Definition

1. Noun:
   • A diuretic drug used to treat hypertension and edema: Trichlormethiazide is a specific chemical compound belonging to the thiazide class of diuretics. It works by increasing the excretion of water and sodium from the body through the kidneys, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce fluid retention.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed trichlormethiazide to manage the patient's high blood pressure.
  • Common side effects of trichlormethiazide can include dizziness and electrolyte imbalance.

Advanced Usage

• Chemical and Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in technical, medical, or pharmacological contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • The study compared the efficacy of trichlormethiazide to that of newer antihypertensive agents.

Variants and Related Words

• Thiazide Diuretic (noun phrase): The class of drugs to which trichlormethiazide belongs.
  • Thiazide diuretics like trichlormethiazide are often a first-line treatment for hypertension.
• Naqua (noun): A former brand name (trade name) for trichlormethiazide.
  • The medication was previously marketed under the trade name Naqua.

Synonyms

• Antihypertensive (noun): A substance or drug used to treat high blood pressure. (This is a broader category.)
• Diuretic (noun): A substance that promotes diuresis (the increased production of urine). (This is a broader category.)

Related Phrases

• To be on trichlormethiazide: To be taking this medication as part of a treatment regimen.
  • The patient has been on trichlormethiazide for several years.

Noun

1. diuretic drug (trade name Naqua) used to treat hypertension