thiazide
IPA: θˈaɪʌzaɪd
noun
- (pharmacology) Any of a class of sulfur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and to assist in lowering the blood pressure.
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Examples of "thiazide" in Sentences
- It is described as a thiazide like diuretic.
- ALLHAT used the thiazide diuretic chlorthalidone.
- Thiazides are also used in the treatment of osteoporosis.
- Thiazide diuretics are used to treat patients with heart failure.
- ALLHAT did show a small advantage to a thiazide diuretic vs ACEi.
- Thiazide diuretics are sometimes combined with amiloride to prevent hypokalemia.
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