

Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) Nursing Considerations
Sep 9, 2022
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hydrochlorothiazide
Trade NameHydroDiuril
IndicationHypertension, CHF, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, glucocorticoid therapy
ActionIncreases sodium and water excretion and produces arterial vasodilation
Therapeutic Classantihypertensives, diuretics
Pharmacologic Classthiazide diuretics
Nursing Considerations• May cause dizziness, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, dehydration • Hypokalemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity • Monitor blood pressure and intake and output • Monitor electrolyte levels • Patient should take medication at the same time each day even if feeling better • Instruct patient on how to take blood pressure