Xipamide

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A sulfonamide-based diuretic. Xipamide acts on the distal convoluted tubules. In addition, this agent has a weak inhibitory effect on carbonic anyydrase (CA).

**Synonyms:** - 4-Chloro-5-Sulfamoyl-2',6'-Salicyloxylidide - BE-1293 - Benzamide, 5-(Aminosulfonyl)-4-Chloro-N-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-2-Hydroxy- - MJF 10,938 - XIPAMIDE