| metolazone | <chemical> 7-chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-o-tolyl-6-quinazoline sulfonamide. A potent, long acting diuretic useful in chronic renal disease. It also tends to lower blood pressure and increase potassium loss. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, sulfamyl. Chemical name: 6-Quinazolinesulfonamide, 7-chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)-4-oxo- (12 Dec 1998) |
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