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hydrochlorothiazide

DEFINITIONS OF: hydrochlorothiazide

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n a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension

Synonyms:
Esidrix, HydroDIURIL, Microzide
Type of:
thiazide
any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys
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