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HydroDIURIL

HydroDIURIL

7.3
A brand name for a water pill that lowers blood pressure and removes extra body fluid
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪdroʊˈdaɪjʊrɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : HydroDIURIL
  • Patients taking HydroDIURIL should have their electrolyte levels monitored regularly.

Examples

  • If you are allergic to sulfa drugs, inform your physician before taking HydroDIURIL.

  • The doctor prescribed HydroDIURIL to help control her blood pressure.

  • The doctor prescribed HydroDIURIL for her high blood pressure.

  • Many patients find HydroDIURIL effective for reducing edema.

  • The doctor prescribed HydroDIURIL to help lower her high blood pressure.

  • For her condition, she was advised to take HydroDIURIL daily to manage fluid retention.

  • After starting treatment with HydroDIURIL, many patients notice a decrease in swelling.

Synonyms

hydrochlorothiazide
vsHydroDIURIL
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A medicine that makes the body lose water to lower high blood pressure

is the brand name label for that same active drug
Esidrix
vsHydroDIURIL
  • Specialized
9.1

A drug that makes you pass more urine and lowers blood pressure

is a different brand label for the identical medicine
Microzide
vsHydroDIURIL
  • Specialized
9.7

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

is marketed under a brand rather than the generic chemical name
thiazide
vsHydroDIURIL
  • Specialized
8.2

A drug that makes you pass more urine to lower blood pressure

is a single specific drug rather than the broader drug class
diuretic drug
vsHydroDIURIL
  • Specialized
3.7

A medicine that makes the body pass more urine to remove extra water

is one named medicine used for specific medical conditions not the general type

Surface Forms

HydroDIURIL singular
HydroDIURILs plural

Etymology

HydroDIURIL uses Hydro- ('water') and diur ('urine' or 'to urinate') as a neat memory hook. It is the brand name for a diuretic, a medicine that helps the body lose extra water by making you pass more urine, which can help lower blood pressure.