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Mefruside
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 4-chloro-N-methyl-N-[(2-methyloxolan-2-yl)methyl]benzene-1,3-disulfonamide | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | |
| ATC code | ? |
| PubChem | |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C13H19ClN2O5S2 |
| Mol. mass | 382.88 g/mol |
| SMILES | & |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
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| Legal status |
℞ Prescription only |
| Routes | Oral |
Mefruside (INN) is a diuretic indicated for the treatment of edema and hypertension.[1]
It was developed by Bayer A.G. and is sold under the tradename Baycaron.
References
- ^ Allen HB, Lee DA (1973). "A general practice assessment of mefruside ('Baycaron') in the treatment of oedema and hypertension". Curr Med Res Opin 1 (9): 547–53. PMID 4779251.
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