Which of the following statements regarding the 'ceiling effect' of thiazides is correct?
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Correct answer: Increasing the dose beyond the therapeutic window does not further increase diuresis
Thiazides have a relatively flat dose-response curve or a 'ceiling.' Once the optimal dose is reached, giving more drug increases the side effects (like hypokalemia) without providing additional blood pressure or diuretic benefit.
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