benzthiazide

benzthiazide

 [benz-thi´ah-zīd] a thiazide diuretic used as an antihypertensive agent and for treatment of edema.

benz·thi·a·zide

(benz-thī'ă-zīd) A diuretic and antihypertensive agent.

benzthiazide

A diuretic drug used in the treatment of excess fluid accumulation in the body (oedema). A brand name for a preparation containing this drug is Dytide.