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Thiazide Treatment Group

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Thiazide diuretics reduce blood pressure by decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney, leading to increased sodium and water excretion and reduced blood volume.

Thiazide diuretics reduce blood pressure by decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney, leading to increased sodium and water excretion and reduced blood volume. Used for Hypertension, Edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, or renal disease.

At a glance

Generic nameThiazide Treatment Group
SponsorCedars-Sinai Medical Center
Drug classThiazide diuretic
TargetSodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Thiazides inhibit the sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC) in the distal convoluted tubule, preventing sodium reabsorption and promoting urinary sodium and water loss. This reduces intravascular volume and peripheral vascular resistance, resulting in lower blood pressure. They also have a direct vasodilatory effect on arterioles that contributes to their antihypertensive action.

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