| hydrochlorothiazide | <chemical> A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including oedema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-, 1,1-dioxide (12 Dec 1998) |
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| amiloride | <drug> A drug that blocks sodium/proton antiport, used clinically as a potassium sparing diuretic. (18 Nov 1997) |
| amiloride hydrochloride | N-Amidino-3,5-diamino-6-chloropyrazinecarboxami de monohydrochloride dihydrate;a non-steroidal compound exerting an effect similar to that of an aldosterone inhibitor, i.e., urinary sodium excretion is enhanced and potassium excretion is reduced; a potassium sparing diuretic. (05 Mar 2000) |