Nr565cardiacdrugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 565 Cardiac drugs – Download To Score An A+ 1. Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is the most widely used thiazide diuretic and will serve as the prototype for this group. Because of its use in hypertension, hydrochlorothiazide is one of the most commonly used drugs. Mechanism of action Hydrochlorothiazide promotes urine production by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the early segment of the distal convoluted tubule. Retention of sodium an...