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hydroflumethiazide

hydroflumethiazide

9.9
A medicine that makes you pee more to lower blood pressure and reduce extra body water
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪdroʊfluːməˈθaɪəzaɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hidroflumetiazida
  • The doctor prescribed hydroflumethiazide for my high blood pressure.

Examples

  • Many patients take hydroflumethiazide to manage fluid retention.

  • Patients taking hydroflumethiazide should have their electrolyte levels monitored regularly.

  • Hydroflumethiazide is often used to reduce swelling caused by fluid retention.

  • The doctor prescribed hydroflumethiazide to help control her high blood pressure.

  • Hydroflumethiazide is often used to reduce swelling caused by fluid retention.

  • The doctor prescribed hydroflumethiazide to help control her high blood pressure.

  • Patients taking hydroflumethiazide should have their electrolyte levels monitored regularly.

Surface Forms

hydroflumethiazide singular
hydroflumethiazides plural

Etymology

Hydroflumethiazide begins with hydro- meaning 'water', a bit like in hydrogen or hydrant; the -thiazide part names a family of drugs that help the body get rid of extra water, so this medicine is used to reduce swelling and lower blood pressure.