Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Medium
Thiazide
Meaning: Class of diuretic that blocks the sodium-chloride cotransporter in the distal convoluted tubule.
In practice: Increases calcium reabsorption, so may benefit bone, but can cause low potassium and raise uric acid.
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