title: Diuretics in the management of hypertension.
abstract: Diuretics-especially the thiazide type-are the cornerstone of antihypertensive therapy. Practitioners need to be familiar with one or two of each type to use them effectively with full knowledge of possible side effects. Chronic use demands periodic monitoring of electrolyte levels.
mesh_terms: D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000139:chemically induced; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006978:Hypertension, Renovascular / Q000188:drug therapy; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D004232:Diuretics; D004573:Electrolytes; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors