Quinethazone ( INN, brand name Hydromox) is a thiazide-like diuretic used to treat

hypertension Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. Long-term high bl ...

. Common side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, and

low potassium Hypokalemia is a low level of potassium (K+) in the blood serum. Mild low potassium does not typically cause symptoms. Symptoms may include fatigue (medical), feeling tired, Cramp, leg cramps, weakness, and constipation. Low potassium also increa ...

levels.

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