benzthiazide

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benzthiazide /benz·thi·a·zide/ (-thi´ah-zīd) a thiazide diuretic used to treat edema and hypertension.

benzthiazide

[benzthī′əzid]

a diuretic and antihypertensive.

indications It is prescribed in the treatment of hypertension and edema.

contraindications Anuria or known hypersensitivity to this drug, to other thiazide medication, or to sulfonamide derivatives prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, and hypersensitivity reactions.

benzthiazide [benz-thi´ah-zīd]

a thiazide diuretic used as an antihypertensive agent and for treatment of edema.

benzthiazide

a thiazide diuretic. Called also benzothiadiazide. See also thiazide.

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