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Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
Diuretics characterized as analogs of 1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1-dioxide. All have a common mechanism of action and differ primarily in the dose required to produce a given effect. They act directly on the kidney to increase the excretion of sodium chloride and water. Also, diuretics increase excretion of potassium ions.