Chlorothiazide is a classic diuretic and antihypertensive pharmaceutical raw material. It effectively promotes electrolyte and water excretion in human body, widely used to treat edema caused by heart, kidney and liver diseases. It serves as basic therapeutic drug for controlling hypertension and reducing blood pressure steadily. This compound is also applied to relieve excessive fluid retention symptoms in clinical treatment. It acts as key intermediate to synthesize various thiazide derivative medicines. In medical research, it is used for pharmacological mechanism study and new drug screening. With reliable diuretic and hypotensive effects, it occupies important position in cardiovascular and nephropathy medication field.

This medicinal compound has definite pharmacological toxicity and irritation risks. Inhaled powder may irritate respiratory tract and cause uncomfortable symptoms, wear dust mask and maintain ventilation during handling. Skin contact may trigger local redness and itching allergy, wear protective gloves and wash skin timely. Eye contact leads to intense stinging and conjunctival irritation, flush continuously with running water for more than fifteen minutes. Accidental overdose intake will disturb electrolyte balance and damage visceral functions. Avoid mixing with strong oxidants and acidic substances. Store separately from food and daily articles. Discarded materials shall be disposed as medical hazardous waste to prevent health damage and environmental pollution.