Thiazide overdose
Alternate Names : Diuretic antihypertensives overdose
Definition
Thiazide is an ingredient found in certain medications used to treat high blood pressure. Thiazide overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
Thiazide is a type of drug called a diuretic. It prevents the body from reabsorbing sodium (salt) from part of the kidneys. Thiazide and related diuretics are used primarily to treat high blood pressure.
Where Found
- Bendroflumethiazide (Naturetin)
- Benzthiazide (Exna)
- Chlorothiazide (Diuril, Diurigen)
- Chlorthalidone (Thalitone, Hygroton)
- Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDiuril, Hydro-Par, Oretic)
- Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin, Saluron)
- Indapamide (Lozol)
- Methyclothiazide (Enduron, Aquatensen)
- Metolazone (Zaroxolyn, Diulo)
- Polythiazide (Renese)
- Quinethazone (Hydromox)
- Trichlormethiazide (Metahydrin, Naqua, Diurese)
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
- Breathing - slow
- Coma
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Fever
- Low blood pressure
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Photosensitivity (skin is sensitive to sunlight)
- Rash
- Seizures
- Urination - frequent
- Urine - pale-colored
- Vision problems (items appear yellow)
- Weakness
- Yellow skin
- Vomiting
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