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Butizid (butizide)

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Butizid (generic name: butizide) is a butizide drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Butizide is thought to work by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the kidneys, leading to increased urine production.

Butizide is a small molecule diuretic of the thiazide class. It is also known by various synonyms, including BUTHIAZIDE, BUTIZIDA, BUTIZIDE, and ISOBUTYLHYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE.

At a glance

Generic namebutizide
Drug classbutizide
Therapeutic areaNephrology
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your kidneys as filters that remove waste and excess fluids from your blood. Butizide helps these filters work more efficiently by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride, which are essential for maintaining fluid balance in the body. This leads to increased urine production, which can help to remove excess fluids and waste products.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Butizid

What is Butizid?

Butizid (butizide) is a butizide drug.

How does Butizid work?

Butizide is thought to work by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the kidneys, leading to increased urine production.

What is the generic name of Butizid?

butizide is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Butizid.

What drug class is Butizid in?

Butizid belongs to the butizide class. See all butizide drugs at /class/butizide.

What development phase is Butizid in?

Butizid is in unknown.

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