hydrochlorothiazide
/ˌhaɪdroʊˌklɔːroʊˈθaɪəzaɪd/
noun
- A medication used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema) by helping the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the body.
- The doctor prescribed hydrochlorothiazide to help lower her blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide is often combined with other drugs in a single pill for easier dosing.
- Patients taking hydrochlorothiazide should drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.