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Answer for the clue "A diuretic drug (trade name Esidrix and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension ", 19 letters:
hydrochlorothiazide

Word definitions for hydrochlorothiazide in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A diuretic drug, ''6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide'', that inhibits the kidneys' ability to retain water

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a diuretic drug (trade name Esidrix and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension [syn: Esidrix , HydroDIURIL ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Hydrochlorothiazide (abbreviated HCTZ , HCT , or HZT ), is a diuretic medication often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build up . Other uses include diabetes insipidus , renal tubular acidosis , and to decrease the risk of kidney ...