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Status:
First approved in 1960

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that is used for the treatment of hypertansion and edema. The drug is approved by FDA and either prescribed alone (Chlorthalidone trade name) or in combination with atenolol (Tenoretic trade name), azilsartan kamedoxomil (Edarbyclor) and clonidin (Clorpres). The mechanism of action is associated with activation of sodium and chloride renal excretion.