Diuril (Noun)
Meaning
A diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed diuril to help reduce the patient's high blood pressure and alleviate edema.
- The nurse administered diuril to the patient through an IV line to rapidly eliminate excess fluid.
- After conducting tests, the specialist diagnosed the patient with hypertension and started them on a course of diuril.
- To control swelling, the doctor instructed the patient to take diuril tablets as directed.
- Studies have shown that diuril can effectively treat fluid retention associated with kidney disease and congestive heart failure.