Chlorothiazide is a sulfonamide and can be absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can produce severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- TRADE NAMES: Aldoclor (Merck); Azide; Chlothin; Chlotride; Diurazide; Diuret; Diuril (Merck); Saluretil; Saluric
- INDICATIONS: Hypertension, edema
- CLASS: Diuretic, thiazide
- HALF-LIFE: 1–2 hours
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
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