Common adverse reactions associated with thiazides include

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Common adverse reactions associated with thiazides include hypokalemia secondary to sodium-potassium exchange and hyperuricemia due to inhibition of uric acid secretion.Hyperglycemia,hyperlipidemia,and hypercalcemia and anorexia are other side effects.The thiazide diuretics inhibit the resorption of sodium from the distal convoluted tubule and part of the ascending loop of Henle from the kidney.Water and chloride ions passively accompany the sodium,producing diuresis.Because more sodium is presented to the site of sodium-potassium exchange,there is also an increase in potassium excretion,producing hypokalemia.Hyperuricemia is due to an inhibition of uric acid secretion.

Common Adverse Reactions Associated with Thiazides Include