<unk> , also known as<unk> , is a diuretic medication used to treat fluid overload due to heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease and high blood pressure. It is a less preferred treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. Common side effects include headache, increased urination, diarrhea, cough, and dizziness. Other side effects may include hearing loss and low blood potassium.<unk>  is a sulfonamide and loop diuretic. Use is not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding. It works by decreasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys.<unk>  was patented in 1974 and came into medical use in 1993. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2018, it was the 271th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1million prescriptions.
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Bumetanide
Cyclothiazide
Chlorothiazide
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide