Hydrodiuril
Hydrodiuril
Hydrodiuril (pronounced: /ˌhaɪdrəˈdjuːrɪl/), also known as Hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. It belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics, specifically the thiazide diuretics.
Etymology
The term "Hydrodiuril" is derived from the words "hydro" (water) and "diuresis" (increased or excessive production of urine). The name reflects the drug's primary function, which is to promote diuresis, or the increased production of urine, in order to help the body get rid of excess fluid and salt.
Usage
Hydrodiuril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema (fluid retention), often due to conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
Related Terms
- Diuretic: A type of medication that helps your body get rid of excess water and salt.
- Thiazide: A type of diuretic often used to treat high blood pressure.
- Hypertension: A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.
- Edema: A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Liver Disease: A type of medical condition that happens when your liver doesn't work the way it should.
- Kidney Disease: A condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as well as healthy kidneys.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydrodiuril
- Wikipedia's article - Hydrodiuril
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