High-ceiling loop diuretic, structurally related to bumetanide, q.v. Prepn: D. Bormann et al., DE 2419970; eidem, US 4010273 (1975, 1977 both to Hoechst). Chemistry and pharmacology: W. Merkel et al., Eur. J. Med. Chem. 11, 399 (1976). Diuretic activity in man: N. Pozet et al., Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 9, 577 (1980); T. Saruta, E. Kato, Arzneim.-Forsch. 30, 1807 (1980). Vascular effects of piretanide: E. Klaus et al., ibid. 33, 1273 (1983); renal effects: M. Omosu et al., ibid. 1277. Review of pharmacology and therapeutic efficacy: S. P. Clissold, R. N. Brogden, Drugs 29, 489-530 (1985).
Diuretic.
Diuretic; Sulfonamide Derivatives