Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class
Diuretic
Chemical Class
Thiazide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C03AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Diuza?
Uses
Hydrochlorothiazide is a prototype drug of thiazide diuretics. Hydrochlorothiazide is antihypertensive agent. It increases the urination ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Thiazide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agent, Combination pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Thiazide. It belongs to NaCl cotransport inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agent, Combination pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Hydrochlorothiazide is 297.74. Its pKa is 7.9, 9.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 to 100 mg — 24 hourly
As Required
2
Child · Oral
2.5 mg/kg — 12 hourly
Safety Alerts
Addisons disease, hypercalcaemia, hyponatraemia, refractory hypokalaemia, symptomatic hyperuricaemia, anuria, renal decompensation
Important Warnings
Diabetes, gout, hyper-aldosteronism, malnourishment, nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, avoid in severe renal disease, patients with moderate to high cholesterol concentrations
Side Effects
Altered plasma-lipid concentrationsgouthypercalcaemiahyperglycaemiahyperuricaemiahypochloraemic alkalosishypokalaemiahypomagnesaemiahyponatraemiametabolic and electrolyte disturbancesmild GI disturbancespostural hypotensionanorexiaepigastric distress.
Drug Interactions
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
neuromuscular blocking agents
oral hypoglycaemics
NSAIDs.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Moisture and Heat. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 45.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 30 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 1.51 per unit
~15% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 53.48
DVAGOper pack of 30Rs 45.3
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydrochlorothiazide, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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