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Mefruside

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Overview

Overview

Mefruside (INN) is a diuretic indicated for the treatment of edema and hypertension.[1]

It was developed by Bayer A.G. and is sold under the tradename Baycaron.

References

References

  1. Allen HB, Lee DA (1973). “A general practice assessment of mefruside (‘Baycaron’) in the treatment of oedema and hypertension”. Curr Med Res Opin. 1 (9): 547–53. PMID 4779251.

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