Drug Information
Generic Name:
Chlorothiazide
Pronunciation:
chlor-oh-THIGH-ah-zide
Product Name:
Diuril
Category:
Diuretics
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO)
Uses:
High blood pressure, congestive heart failure, edema
Comment:
Chlorothiazide is also available in a wide variety of fixed combination drugs. Usually combined with other drugs in treatment of congestive heart failure.