Chemical Properties
Pale Yellow Solid
Originator
Arelix ,Hoechst, Italy ,1980
Uses
High-ceiling loop diuretic; structurally related to Bumetanide (B689550). Diuretic.
Definition
ChEBI: Piretanide is an aromatic ether.
brand name
Arlix (Hoechst-Roussel).
Therapeutic Function
Diuretic
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Used as a diuretic agent. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of SOx an
