thiazide
Blood pressure medication
Thiazide refers to a class of diuretic drugs that increase urine output by blocking sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
Thiazides are commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention: The doctor started her on a thiazide for her hypertension.
They can deplete potassium, so patients often need supplements or monitoring.
Urine-promoting substance
- aquaporinMembrane protein for water
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- osmoticConcerning membrane diffusion
- urine outputExcreted liquid waste amount
Circulatory force measurement
- antihypertensiveMedication lowering blood pressure
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- monotherapyTreatment with one drug
combination therapy · ACE inhibitor · beta-blocker · cardiovascular risk · stroke prevention
High blood calcium
- hyponatremiaInsufficient blood sodium levels
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
polyuria · diuresis · electrolyte imbalance · muscle cramps · dizziness · photosensitivity
Abnormal water accumulation in tissues
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- pulmonary edemaExcess fluid in lungs
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
- congestive heart failureHeart too weak to pump
Not brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- oralOf the mouth
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
diuretic
Urine-promoting substance
- aquaporinMembrane protein for water
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- osmoticConcerning membrane diffusion
blood pressure
Circulatory force measurement
- antihypertensiveMedication lowering blood pressure
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
monotherapy · combination therapy · ACE inhibitor · beta-blocker · cardiovascular risk · stroke prevention
hypercalcemia
High blood calcium
- hyponatremiaInsufficient blood sodium levels
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
dehydration · polyuria · diuresis · electrolyte imbalance · muscle cramps · dizziness · photosensitivity
fluid retention
Abnormal water accumulation in tissues
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- pulmonary edemaExcess fluid in lungs
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
generic
Not brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- oralOf the mouth
oxalate
Acid salt in plants
- citrateSalt of citrus acid