HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is a diuretic, but the abbreviation can be confused with hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid).
To prevent errors, ISMP recommends writing out "hydrochlorothiazide" instead of using "HCTZ."
????Reference:ISMP Do Not Use List, PTCE Medication Safety Guidelines.
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