thiazide

noun

thi·a·zide ˈthī-ə-ˌzīd

-zəd

: any of a group of drugs used as oral diuretics especially in the control of high blood pressure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Low sodium levels are extremely common in people taking a diuretic in the thiazide class, like HCTZ. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Jan. 2023 Some, especially the thiazide class (including HCTZ and chlorthalidone) and loop diuretics (such as furosemide), can cause potassium loss, while others, such as triamterene and spironolactone, raise the serum potassium level. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Apr. 2022

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