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Hydrochlorothiazide MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hydrochlorothiazide
Tree Number(s)
D02.886.590.700.135.261.476
D02.886.655.500.261.476
D03.633.100.174.261.476
Unique ID
D006852
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006852
Scope Note
A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.
Entry Term(s)
Dichlothiazide
Dihydrochlorothiazide
Esidrex
Esidrix
HCTZ
HydroDIURIL
Hypothiazide
Oretic
Sectrazide
Pharm Action
Antihypertensive Agents
Diuretics
Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
0J48LPH2TH
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Related Numbers
58-93-5
CAS Type 1 Name
2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-, 1,1-dioxide
NLM Classification #
QV 160
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
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