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A: Hydrochlorothiazide, also known as HCTZ, is a diuretic used for blood pressure and edema or swelling. HCTZ can cause an increase in urination and also deplete potassium out of the body. It is important for a physician to regularly perform blood tests to check the potassium levels.
HCTZ stands for hydrochlorothiazide and when this chemical is combined with valsartan, the result is a medication for hypertension. Commercially, the name of the medication is known as Diovan HCT. The medicine is particularly developed for patients who suffer from high blood pressure. Patients with such condition require numerous medications to manage their blood pressure levels.