<chemical> A thiazide diuretic with properties similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. ... Pharmacological action: diuretics, thiazide. ... Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-3,4-dihydro-2-methyl-, 1,1-dioxide ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(meth″ĭ-klo-thi´ә-zīd) a thiazide diuretic used for the treatment of hypertension and edema.