chlorthalidone

An orally effective diuretic and antihypertensive agent, used in the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, hepatic cirrhosis, pregnancy, and premenstrual tension; it produces an increase in the excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water.

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chlor·thal·i·done klōr-'thal-ə-.dōn, klȯr- n a sulfonamide C₁₄H₁₁ClN₂O₄S that is a long-acting diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension and in the treatment of edema associated esp. with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis of the liver, or corticosteroid and estrogen therapy see HYGROTON

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see chlortalidone

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chlor·thal·i·done (klor-thalґĭ-dōn) [USP] a sulfonamide derivative that has a different chemical structure from but the same actions as the thiazide diuretics, used in the treatment of hypertension and edema; administered orally.