Xipamide: Effects, Applications, Side Effects

How Xipamide works Xipamide belongs to the group of thiazide-like diuretics, i.e., it is a diuretic. It inhibits the sodium-chloride cotransporter in the nephrons (smallest functional units of the kidney). Unlike conventional thiazides, xipamide acts from the blood side rather than the urinary side and is therefore effective even in severely impaired kidney function. The … Xipamide: Effects, Applications, Side Effects

Xipamide

Products Xipamide is not currently registered or commercially available in many countries. In Germany and Austria, it is available in tablet form (Aquaphor, Aquaphoril, generics). Structure and properties Xipamide (C15H15ClN2O4S, Mr = 354.8 g/mol) has a sulfonamide structure and is structurally related to the thiazides, but acts from the blood side. It exists as a … Xipamide

Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Diuretics are mainly administered in the form of tablets. In addition, injectables are also commercially available. Among the most commonly prescribed diuretics are loop diuretics (torasemide). Effects Diuretics (ATC C03) have diuretic and antihypertensive properties. Through various mechanisms, they cause increased excretion of water and electrolytes in the urine. They are active at the … Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses