Chlorthalidone

Excerpt

Chlorthalidone is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension. It is in the thiazide-like diuretics class of drugs. This activity reviews chlorthalidone's indications, action, and contraindications as a valuable agent in managing hypertension, edema, and calcium nephrolithiasis. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and pharmacokinetics of chlorthalidone. Identifying these properties is essential for interprofessional team members to manage patients with hypertension effectively.