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Hygroton

Hygroton

9.3
A medicine that helps the body pass extra water and lowers high blood pressure
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Hygroton
  • My doctor prescribed Hygroton to help control my blood pressure.

Examples

  • The pharmacist discussed the proper way to take Hygroton daily.

  • Some patients may experience side effects when starting Hygroton for hypertension.

  • My doctor prescribed Hygroton to help manage my high blood pressure.

  • Have you ever taken Hygroton for your condition?

  • My doctor prescribed Hygroton to help manage my high blood pressure.

  • Some patients may experience side effects when starting Hygroton for hypertension.

  • The pharmacist discussed the proper way to take Hygroton daily.

Synonyms

Thalidone
vsHygroton
  • Specialized
9.2

A medicine that makes the body lose extra water to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling

is a different brand name for the same diuretic medicine
chlorthalidone
vsHygroton
  • Specialized
8.3

A medicine that makes you pass more urine to lower blood pressure and remove extra fluid

is the brand name version rather than the generic active medicine

Surface Forms

Hygroton singular
Hygrotons plural

Etymology

Hygroton: A helpful way to remember Hygroton is to see it as made of hygro- ('moisture') and -ton ('tension' or 'tone'). So the name suggests dealing with extra water and pressure, which fits a diuretic drug that helps the body lose water and lower blood pressure.