Look up: Chlorothiazide

1. chlorothiazide
   Type: Term Pronunciation: klōr′ō-thī′ă-zīd Definitions: 1. An orally effective diuretic inhibiting renal tubular reabsorption of sodium; used to treat edema due to congestive heart failure, liver disease, pregnancy, premenstrual tension, and drugs, and as adjunct drugs to manage hypertension.
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2. chlorothiazide
   [n] - a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
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3. chlorothiazide
   <chemical> A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. ... Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. ... Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-, 1,1-dioxide ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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4. chlorothiazide
   Diuril noun a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
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5. chlorothiazide
   (klor″o-thi´ә-zīd) a thiazide diuretic used in treatment of edema, such as in congestive heart failure or liver disease, as well as of hypertension. Possible side effects include potassium depletion and other electrolyte imbalances; occasionally bone marrow depression with lowering of platelet and leuko...
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6. chlorothiazide
   (from the article `pharmaceutical industry`) ...Inc.), became the first of a class of diuretics that serve as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In an attempt to produce a carbonic anhydrase ...
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7. Chlorothiazide
   A diuretic drug that is used to reduce fluid retention and in the maintenance of high blood pressure. If taken by a pregnant woman during the first trimester, it can cause an increased risk of birth defects. Use during pregnancy is not suggested, as it can cause complications within the placenta.
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8. Chlorothiazide
   `Chlorothiazide sodium` (`Diuril`) is a diuretic used within the hospital setting or for personal use to manage excess fluid associated with congestive heart failure. It is also used as an antihypertensive. Most often taken in pill form, it is usually taken orally once or twice a day. In the ICU set...
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