Monday, February 6, 2012

Hydrochlorothiazide for treating high blood pressure

The generic name of this steroid is hydrochlorothiazide. It is a diuretic which helps in eliminating water from the body. This drug is generally used for curing high blood pressure or hypertension. It also helps in removing the water from the body and it cures accumulation of water in the body. It hinders the reabsorption of fluids and salts back in the kidneys. This results in excessive urine output. Though it helps in curing high blood pressure but the exact mechanism is not clearly understood. It is taken orally in form of capsules and tablets. This drug must be stored carefully at room temperature. The container should be tight and light resistant container.

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