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klasskru [66]
3 years ago
5

Diuretics are often prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Given the name of the class of drug, what does it do?

Medicine
1 answer:
Andrei [34K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: Hydrochlorothiazide

Explanation:

Diuretic is a substance that promote urine production in the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a class of diuretic drug. This is used to treat high blood pressure. This helps to get rid of excess water and salt through kidney which regulate the blood pressure hence,prevent cardiac strokes, kidney disease and liver disease. The hydrochlorothiazide is a called as a water pill as it helps in regulation of excess water in the body.

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