A benzene-sulfonamide-furan. It is used as a diuretic that affects the concentrating ability of the KIDNEY, increases SODIUM CHLORIDE excretion, but may not spare POTASSIUM. It inhibits CARBONIC ANHYDRASES and may increase the blood URIC ACID level.

Synonyms: 1,3-Benzenedisulfonamide, 4-chloro-N1-methyl-N1-((tetrahydro-2-methyl-2-furanyl)methyl)-, X1NS9SNS92, Mefruside

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91; was see under DIURETICS, SULFAMYL 1976-90 ,91(76); was see under DIURETICS, SULFAMYL 1976-90

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D008529

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