noun
- A diuretic drug of the thiazide class used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.
Usage: pharmaceutical; medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed chlorothiazide to help manage the patient's hypertension.
- Chlorothiazide works by increasing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys.
- Common side effects of chlorothiazide include dizziness and increased thirst.
- Chlorothiazide is often used as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate high blood pressure.
- The patient's blood pressure improved after starting chlorothiazide therapy.