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A: Hydrochlorothiazide, also known as HCTZ, is a diuretic used for blood pressure and edema or swelling. HCTZ can cause an increase in urination and also deplete potassium out of the body. It is important for a physician to regularly perform blood tests to check the potassium levels.
What is the mechanism of action of HCTZ? How does HCTZ work in the body? Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic. Diuretics work by increasing the amount of fluid excreted by the kidneys. HCTZ reduces the amount of salt (sodium chloride) reabsorbed from the urine by the body in the kidneys at place call the distal convoluted tubule.