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| | chlorothiazide comments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) |
 | | Chlorothiazide is used as a diuretic (increased sodium and chloride excretion) and as an antihypertensive (the mechanism of action is unknown). |
 | | This is thought to occur secondary to inadequate intakes of sodium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamin D as well as due to problems with parathyroid function (Chemtob, Pediatr Clin N A, 36:1231, 1989). |
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