<drug> A drug that blocks sodium/proton antiport, used clinically as a potassium sparing diuretic. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ә-mil´ә-rīd) a potassium sparing diuretic, used as the hydrochloride salt, usually in combination with hydrochlorothiazide, in the treatment of edema and hypertension and the prevention and treatment of hypokalemia. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001