Chlorthalidone

Excerpt

Chlorthalidone is a thiazide-like diuretic used to treat hypertension. This activity discusses chlorthalidone's indications and contraindications when managing hypertension, edema, and calcium nephrolithiasis. Additionally, its mechanism of action, adverse event profile, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and clinical toxicology are discussed. By exploring these aspects, healthcare professionals understand chlorthalidone's pharmacology, empowering them to tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs. By emphasizing the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team, this initiative equips participants with essential knowledge and tools to optimize patient care during chlorthalidone administration, thereby improving patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine.