Initial drug to sta with newly detected hypeension in an 42 years old male with calcium stones is:-: (A) Furosemide, (B) Losaan, (C) Atenolol, (D) Chlohalidone
Answer is D. Chlohalidone is a thiazide like diuretic which is a one of the first line drugs for hypeension. It is preferred since it decreases calcium excretion and Ca2+ do not deposits in kidney so prevent the formation of calcium stones. Furosemide (Loop diuretic)- Increases Ca2+ excretion and can precipitate the condition of pt.