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Definition of Hydrochlorothiazide

1. Noun. A diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension.

Definition of Hydrochlorothiazide

1. Noun. A diuretic drug, ''6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide'', that inhibits the kidneys' ability to retain water ¹

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Medical Definition of Hydrochlorothiazide

1. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including oedema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-, 1,1-dioxide (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Hydrochlorothiazide

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluationsedited by Barry Leonard edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"For example, product information labeled as Reserpine, Hydrochlorothiazide and Hydralazine Hydrochloride appears under the active ingredient heading ..."

2. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Evaluations by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"For example, product information labeled as Reserpine, Hydrochlorothiazide and Hydralazine Hydrochloride appears under the active ingredient heading ..."

3. 5th Report Of The Joint National Committee On Detection, Evaluation, And by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"Hydrochlorothiazide or chlorthalidone is generally preferred; were used in most clinical trials. * Higher doses of loop diuretics may be needed for patients ..."

4. Critical Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health in Late Life by Norman B. Anderson, Rodolfo A. Bulatao, Barney Cohen (2004)
"For men with electrocardiogram abnormalities at baseline, use of hydrochlorothiazide (a type of diuretic) was associated with increased mortality. ..."

5. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"Each milliliter contains 25 milligrams of hydrochlorothiazide. (b) Sponsor. See No. 050604 in §510.600(c) of this chapter. (c) Conditions of use—(1) Amount. ..."

6. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"... 519 Human hepatitus virus type A propagation in cell culture (simian). 160, 213 Hydrochlorothiazide effect on calcium excretion by isolated perfused ..."

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