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Thiazide overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Diuretic antihypertensives overdose

Definition of Thiazide overdose:

Thiazide is an ingredient found in certain medications used to treat high blood pressure. Thiazide overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Thiazide is a type of drug called a diuretic. It prevents the body from reabsorbing sodium (salt) from part of the kidneys. Thiazide and related diuretics are used primarily to treat high blood pressure.

Where Found:

  • Bendroflumethiazide (Naturetin)
  • Benzthiazide (Exna)
  • Chlorothiazide (Diuril, Diurigen)
  • Chlorthalidone (Thalitone, Hygroton
  • Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDIURIL, Hydro-Par, Oretic)
  • Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin, Saluron)
  • Indapamide (Lozol)
  • Methyclothiazide (Enduron, Aquatensen)
  • Metolazone (Zaroxolyn, Diulo)
  • Polythiazide (Renese)
  • Quinethazone (Hydromox)
  • Trichlormethiazide (Metahydrin, Naqua, Diurese)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.