amiloride

[ uh-mil-uh-rahyd ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a potassium-sparing diuretic, C 6 H 8 ClN 7 O, used in the treatment of hypertension.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amiloride¹

Perhaps (di)ami(no-6-ch)lor(opyrazinam)ide, part of its chemical name

Example Sentences

Dr. Hargrove and her colleagues have modified various versions of a blood-pressure drug called amiloride so that they can latch onto viral RNA.

From New York Times

Weightlifter Onua, who tested positive for the diuretic Amiloride, received an eight-year ban after multiple violations.

From Washington Times

The samples contained amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both prohibited as diuretics and masking agents.

From BBC

Amalaha was initially suspended on Tuesday after the "A'' sample tested positive for amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Organizers said Friday the "B'' sample also came back positive.

From US News

The samples contained amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both prohibited as diuretics and masking agents.

From BBC