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hydrochlorothiazide
(redirected from HCTZ)

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hy·dro·chlo·ro·thi·a·zide  (hdr-klôr-th-zd, -klr-)
n.
A diuretic drug, C7H8ClN3O4S2, used in the treatment of hypertension.
[hydro- + chloro- + thiaz(ole) + -ide.]
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Noun1.hydrochlorothiazide - a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension
Esidrix, HydroDIURIL, Microzide
Maxzide - trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic
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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