Oral Thiazide Diuretics for Hypertension in Children
Medication | Some Adverse Effects | Comments |
|---|---|---|
ChlorthalidoneChlorthalidone | Common adverse effects: Dizziness, hypokalemia, increased blood glucose, alkalosis Severe adverse effects: Cardiac dysrhythmias, cholestatic jaundice, pancreatitis | Contraindications include end stage renal disease and anuria. Because chlorthalidone has a longer duration of action, it may be best for chronic hypertension where a single daily dose may help with adherence. Because chlorthalidone has a longer duration of action, it may be best for chronic hypertension where a single daily dose may help with adherence. Chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide should typically be given twice a day because of their shorter duration of action.Chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide should typically be given twice a day because of their shorter duration of action. |
ChlorothiazideChlorothiazide | ||
HydrochlorothiazideHydrochlorothiazide |