HydroDIURIL

1 7.3

A brand name for a water pill that lowers blood pressure and removes extra body fluid

noun
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈdaɪjʊrɪl/

Specialized

: 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

diuretic drug

vsHydroDIURIL

Specialized

1 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

thiazide

vsHydroDIURIL

Specialized

1 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

Microzide

vsHydroDIURIL

Specialized

1 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

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

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.