Hygroton

What is Hygroton?

Hygroton is a trademark of Novartis Pharmaceuticals for Chlorthalidone, an antihypertensive diuretic based on Thiazide. Other drugs in this category include Bendroflumethiazide, Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydroflumethiazide, Methyclothiazide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, and Trichlormethiazide. It is not marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK 1)

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I am having trouble controling my blood pressure i have a gfr of 10 so my kidneys are also not good i have had a fistula put in for future kidney...

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Controlling the blood pressure with the renal failure is a difficult situation as most of drugs can not be given in high...

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My father is 72 and is in 5th stage Renal failure due to hypertension. He also has heart issues, partially blocked arteries. His GFR is now...

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     Cardiologist and/or nephrologist are the two specialists to treat the blood pressure / The problem in...

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I have been prescribed 3 x Metrogyl 400 for a tooth infection. I also take 1 x Hygrotin 25 and 1 x Nexium 20 daily.
Today I have developed heart...

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In the given scenario, the palpitations that you are currently experiencing could arise due to the following...

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