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Hydro-Long Brand names, Hydro-Long Analogs
Hydro-Long Brand Names Mixture
- Tenoretic (chlorthalidone + atenolol)
Hydro-Long Chemical_Formula
C14H11ClN2O4S
Hydro-Long RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/chlorthalidone.htm
Hydro-Long fda sheet
Hydro-Long msds (material safety sheet)
Hydro-Long Synthesis Reference
Graf et al.; Helv. Chem.; Acta 42; 1085 (1959); U.S.Pat.3,055,904 (1962)
Hydro-Long Molecular Weight
338.767 g/mol
Hydro-Long Melting Point
218-264oC
Hydro-Long H2O Solubility
120 mg/L
Hydro-Long State
Solid
Hydro-Long LogP
1.718
Hydro-Long Dosage Forms
Tablet
Hydro-Long Indication
For management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent or to enhance the effect of other antihypertensive drugs in the more severe forms of hypertension.
Hydro-Long Pharmacology
Chlorthalidone, a monosulfonamyl diuretic, differs form other thiazide diuretics in that a double ring system is incorporated into its structure. Chlorthalidone is used alone or with atenolol in the management of hypertension and edema.
Hydro-Long Absorption
Absorbed relatively rapidly after oral administration.
Hydro-Long side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include nausea, weakness, dizziness and disturbances of electrolyte balance.
Hydro-Long Patient Information
Patients should inform their physician if they have: (1) had an allergic reaction to chlorthalidone or other diuretics or have asthma, (2) kidney disease, (3) liver disease, (4) gout, (5) systemic lupus erythematosus, or (6) been taking other drugs such as cortisone, digitalis, lithium carbonate, or drugs for diabetes.
Patients should be cautioned to contact their physician if they experience any of the following symptoms of potassium loss: excess thirst, tiredness, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pains or cramps, nausea, vomiting, or increased heart rate or pulse.
Patients should also be cautioned that taking alcohol can increase the chance of dizziness occurring.
Hydro-Long Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
