Pharmacologic Substance
chlorothiazide
chlo·ro·thi·a·zide [ klawr-uh-thahy-uh-zahyd, klohr- ]
Brand Names:
Diuril
Effect:
Decreased Blood Pressure; Decreased Intravascular Volume; Increased Distal Tubule Cl- Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule H+ Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule HCO3- Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule K+ Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule Na+ Excretion; Increased Diuresis
May Treat:
Edema;
Glomerulonephritis;
Heart Failure;
Hypertension;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Nephrotic Syndrome;
Renal Insufficiency
More Information:
Definitions related to chlorothiazide:
-
A short-acting, benzothiadiazinesulfonamide derivative and prototypical thiazide diuretic. Chlorothiazide is excreted unchanged by the kidneys.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p812)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
-
Thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> C
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.