Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Thiazide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C03AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
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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
Hepatic impairment, anuria, moderate to severe renal impairment, dialysis, intravascular volume depletion
Important Warnings
Hepatic impairment, renal impairment, intravascular volume depletion, renal artery stenosis, obstructive valvular disease, aortic stenosis, outflow obstruction, cardiomyopathy, SLE, gout, obstructive valvular disease
Monitor serum electrolytes
Side Effects
Hyperkalaemiaangioedemasymptomatic hypotension including dizziness particularly in patients with intravascular volume depletione.g. those taking high-dose diureticsarthralgiarhinitisflatulenceorthostatic effectsdiarrhoealiver function abnormalitiesmyalgiahypertriglyceridaemiamigraineurticariapruritus
Drug Interactions
Barbiturates
narcotics
antidiabetic agents
cholestyramine
colestipol
corticosteroids
ACTH
adrenaline
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 264.1
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 26.41 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 264.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydrochlorothiazide, and what they are not.You pay Rs 109 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 350
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
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Rs 701.6
No DRAP alertsPharmatec Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Co-Losium
12.5mg
Rs 594.57 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMEDERA PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
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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