Thiazide (Diuretic)
Act mainly at distal tubule to decrease the resorption of Na+ by inhibition of the Na+Cl- co-tansporter in the luminal membrane
For congestion heart failure, when the clinical signs become refractory to frusemide
Dog- 12.5-25mg/dog
Care 12.5mg/cat 1-4mg/kg P/O
Renal impairment, tends to reduce glomerulan filtration rate
Reduce GFR
Oral 50mg, 25mg, 12.5mg tablets
ESIDREX, HYDRIDE, XENIA
Hydrazide tablet- 12. 5mg, 25mg