Hydroflumethiazide
Hydroflumethiazide
Hydroflumethiazide (pronounced: hy·dro·flu·me·thi·a·zide) is a diuretic medication primarily used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema (fluid retention). It belongs to the thiazide class of diuretics, which work by helping the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
Etymology
The term "Hydroflumethiazide" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "hydro" refers to its hydrophilic nature, "flu" refers to the presence of fluorine, "meth" refers to the presence of a methyl group, and "thiazide" refers to the thiazide class of diuretics it belongs to.
Usage
Hydroflumethiazide is used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure, and edema, or fluid retention. These conditions can occur as a result of various diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease. By increasing the amount of urine produced, hydroflumethiazide helps to decrease the amount of fluid in the body, which can help to lower blood pressure.
Related Terms
- Diuretic: A type of medication that helps your body get rid of excess water and salt.
- 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.
- Thiazide: A type of diuretic often used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydroflumethiazide
- Wikipedia's article - Hydroflumethiazide
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