Pill — GRAY OVAL, 12mm — Hydrochlorothiazide

Imprint
Colour	GRAY
Shape	OVAL
Size	12
Strength	BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg;HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
NDC	0078-0453
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE[BENAZEPRILAT];HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE[HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE]

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Active ingredient

Hydrochlorothiazide

Uses and warnings

Key warnings include: - "Use with caution in severe renal disease" as thiazides may precipitate azotemia - Caution advised with impaired hepatic function due to risk of hepatic coma - Risk of systemic lupus erythematosus exacerbation reported - "Lithium generally should not be given with diuretics" due to toxicity risk - Potential electrolyte imbalances requiring monitoring (hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremic alkalosis)

Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for edema management associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid/estrogen therapy, as well as edema from renal dysfunction. It's also used to manage hypertension "either as the sole therapeutic agent or to enhance the effectiveness of other antihypertensive drugs."

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