👉 Thiazides are a type of antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. They work by inhibiting the enzyme thymidine kinase, which is involved in the synthesis of DNA. This can lead to the termination of DNA replication and inhibit the growth of bacteria. The term "thiazides" was originally used to describe a specific class of antibiotics that were developed for the treatment of bacterial infections. However, this terminology has since been replaced by the more commonly used term "antibiotics."