Chlorothiazide (Noun)
Meaning
A diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Chlorothiazide was prescribed to the patient to help reduce the swelling in her legs caused by edema.
- The doctor started her on a regimen of chlorothiazide to help lower her blood pressure and alleviate the hypertension.
- Chlorothiazide, also known as Diuril, is often used to treat patients with congestive heart failure.
- After being diagnosed with hypertension, he was given chlorothiazide to help manage his high blood pressure.
- His doctor increased the dosage of chlorothiazide to help him retain less fluid and reduce the edema in his ankles.