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Diuretics, Thiazide

Medical Definition:	Diuretics characterized as analogs of 1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1-dioxide. All have a common mechanism of action and differ primarily in the dose required to produce a given effect. They act directly on the kidney to increase the excretion of sodium chloride and water and also increase excretion of potassium ions.
Guide Notes:	antihypertensives
Previously Indexed:	Diuretics (1966-1973),Thiadiazines (1966-1973),Thiazines (1966-1973)

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