Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide?
  1. Atrioventricular (AV) blockade
  2. Constipation
  3. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus
  4. Potassium wasting
Explanation
Answer − D − A common adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide is potassium wasting. Because thiazides decrease the reabsorption of sodium in the distal convoluted tubule, aldosterone secretion is increased and a compensatory response is evoked that releases potassium.
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