Watson 348 Pill — YELLOW ROUND, 10mm — Hydrochlorothiazide

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Imprint	Watson / 348
Colour	YELLOW
Shape	ROUND
Size	10
Strength	—
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Watson Laboratories, Inc.
NDC	52544-348
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	—

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "Watson 348" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

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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