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chlorthalidone

American  
[klawr-thal-i-dohn, klohr-] / klɔrˈθæl ɪˌdoʊn, kloʊr- /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a sulfonamide diuretic, C 14 H 11 ClN 2 O 4 S, used in the management of hypertension.

chlorthalidone British  
/ klɔːˈθælɪdəʊn /

noun

  1. a diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and hypertension

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Etymology

Origin of chlorthalidone

chlor- 2 + (ph)thali(mi)d(ine) a chemical component of the drug + (ket)one

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On the other hand, some diuretics used to treat high blood pressure, such as hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone or furosemide, can reduce potassium levels in your body, she adds.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2021

Patients taking the more potent diuretic, chlorthalidone, should have regular lab tests to check sodium levels.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2017

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