indapamide
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Definition
Noun A thiazide-like diuretic medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and fluid retention (edema). It works by helping the kidneys remove excess water and salt from the body.
Usage
Indapamide is used as a count noun to refer to the specific pharmaceutical compound or a dose of it. - The doctor prescribed indapamide to manage her hypertension. - This medication contains 2.5 mg of indapamide. - Indapamide is often a first-line treatment for mild to moderate high blood pressure.
Advanced Usage
- Therapeutic Class: It is classified as a sulfonamide diuretic.
- Mechanism: While promoting fluid loss (diuresis), it also causes blood vessels to relax (vasodilation), which contributes to its blood pressure-lowering effect.
Variants and Related Words
- Lozal: A former brand name for indapamide.
- Diuretic: The general class of drugs to which indapamide belongs.
- Antihypertensive: A drug used to treat high blood pressure; indapamide is one type.
Synonyms
- Thiazide-like diuretic
- Antihypertensive agent (in the context of its use for blood pressure)
Notes on Meaning
The word refers exclusively to the specific chemical compound and medication. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.
Noun
- diuretic (trade name Lozal) used in the treatment of hypertension