Definition: This is poisoning from a thiazide or related diuretic.

Definition: This is poisoning from a thiazide or related diuretic.
Poisonous Ingredient: any of the following
bendroflumethiazide benzthiazide chlorothiazide chlorthalidone hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) hydroflumethiazide indapamide methyclothiazide metolazone polythiazide quinethazone trichlormethiazide

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

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:
body as a whole dizzinessdrowsinessfaintingconfusionweaknesscomamuscle crampsfrequent urinationpale-colored urinefeverrespiratoryslow breathingeyes, ears, nose, and throat photosensitivitycolor vision abnormalities (yellow tinge)skin rashyellow skingastrointestinal nausea and/or vomitingheart and offspring vessels low blood pressureHome Treatment: Do not induce vomiting unles instructed to do in this way by Poison Control or by dint of a physician.
Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information:
the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the proceeds (ingredients and strengths if known) the time it was swallowed the amount swallowedPoison curb or a local emergency number: They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. papal court Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the pass room.
What to expect at the difficulty room: Some or all of the following proceedings may be performed:
induce vomitingadminister activated charcoalmonitor vital signs ( vital fluid pressure, pulse, and so forth)monitor EKG (monitors heart function)blood samples drawn to determine serum electrolyte levelscorrection of electrolyte imbalances and fluid imbalancesExpectations (prognosis): Patients usually reply well to treatment. Serious symptoms and death are unlikely.

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