Chlortalidone
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Chlortalidone
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
2-chloro-5-(1-hydroxy-3-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoindol-1-yl)- benzenesulfonamide | |
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ATC code | C03 |
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Chemical data | |
Formula | C14H11ClN2O4S |
Mol. mass | 338.767 g/mol |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | ? |
Protein binding | 75% |
Metabolism | ? |
Half life | 40 hours |
Excretion | Renal |
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Routes | Oral |
Chlortalidone (formerly spelled chlorthalidone in the UK) is a thiazide diuretic, used to treat hypertension.
It is also available in the UK as a combination product with the beta blocker atenolol as Co-tenidone.
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