HCTZ stands for?

[All_Smiles_RN]

I'm doing my clinical prep. Have a new admit so the MAR is not typed up yet. The Dr used HCTZ as an abbreviation for a med. Anyone know what it is? Thanks!

...Jennifer...

[nbnurse95]

Hi jenniferhelene, HCTZ stands for a medication called, hydrochlorothiazide.

nbnurse95

[Mimi2RN, ASN, RN]

It's Hydrochlorothiazide. Look in your cardiac meds. It's also used in combination with Lotensin.

[UTRN2005]

HCTZ is a weak diuretic. It's ften one of the first prescribed when someone has CHF or hypertension. If HCTZ doesn't work then they often progress to lasix or a combination of meds.

[All_Smiles_RN]

Thanks so much. Everyone here is so sweet. I just want to let you know that I really appreciate the help. :)

...Jennifer...