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Active Ingredient(s): Chlorthalidone
FDA Approved: * April 7, 1960
Pharm Company: * SANOFI AVENTIS US
Category: Blood Pressure

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

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Chlortalidone (INN/BAN) or chlorthalidone (USAN) is a diuretic medication used to treat high blood pressure, enlargement of the main pumping chamber of the heart, swelling and fluid retention, and inability of an injured kidney to produce concentrated urine. Chlortalidone is also used to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones and bone fracture due to reduced bone mass. It is a thiazide-like diuretic of the sulfonamide class. Chlortalidone is more effective than the similar medication, hyd...

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