hydrochlorothiazide

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hy·dro·chlo·ro·thi·a·zide

 (hī′drə-klôr′ə-thī′ə-zīd′)
n.
A diuretic drug, C7H8ClN3O4S2, used in the treatment of hypertension.

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Noun1.hydrochlorothiazide - a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension
Maxzide - trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic
thiazide - any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys
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hydrochlorothiazide

n hidroclorotiazida
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