1. A diuretic drug of the thiazide class used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.
Usage: pharmaceutical; medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed chlorothiazide to help manage the patient's hypertension.
• Chlorothiazide works by increasing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys.
• Common side effects of chlorothiazide include dizziness and increased thirst.
• Chlorothiazide is often used as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate high blood pressure.
• The patient's blood pressure improved after starting chlorothiazide therapy.