Definition of Thiazide
1. Noun. Any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys.
Specialized synonyms: Chlorothiazide,
Diuril,
Esidrix,
Hydrochlorothiazide,
Hydrodiuril,
Microzide,
Hydroflumethiazide,
Naqua,
TrichlormethiazideGeneric synonyms: Diuretic,
Diuretic Drug,
Water Pill Definition of Thiazide
1. Noun. Any of a class of diuretic drugs based on a ''benzothiadiazine sulfonamide dioxide'' ¹
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Definition of Thiazide
1. a drug used to treat high blood pressure [n -S]
Medical Definition of Thiazide
1.
A group of medications that cause diuresis (loss of water through the kidney).
They are frequently used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Thiazides can cause low blood potassium levels if dietary potassium or (a potassium supplement) is not taken.
Thiazides include hydrochlorothiazide, methyclothiazide, chlorthalidone, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide and chlorothiazide.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thiazide
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