Benzamide, 3-(aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-N-(2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-1H-indol-1-yl)-, hydrate (2:1)

Indapamide hemihydrate is an orally active sulphonamide diuretic agent, that can reduce blood pressure by decreasing vascular reactivity and peripheral vascular resistance. Indapamide hemihydrate is also can reduce left ventricular hypertrophy[1][4].

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