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Triamterene

In the US, Triamterene (triamterene systemic) is a member of the drug class potassium-sparing diuretics and is used to treat Ascites and Edema.

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UK matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C03DB02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000396-01-0

Chemical Formula

C12-H11-N7

Molecular Weight

253

Therapeutic Category

Potassium-sparing diuretic agent

Chemical Name

2,4,7-Pteridinetriamine, 6-phenyl-

Foreign Names

  • Triamterenum (Latin)
  • Triamteren (German)
  • Triamtérène (French)
  • Triamtereno (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Triamterene (OS: USAN, JAN, DCIT, BAN)
  • Triamtérène (OS: DCF)
  • Fl 6143 (IS)
  • SKF 8542 (IS)
  • Triamteren (PH: Ph. Eur. 8)
  • Triamterene (PH: BP 2016, JP XVI, Ph. Eur. 8, USP 38)
  • Triamterenum (PH: Ph. Eur. 8)
  • Teridin (IS)

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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