Amiloride
PubChem CID | 16231 |
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Molecular Formula | C6H8ClN7O |
Synonyms |
AMILORIDE Amipramidin 2609-46-3 Midamor Guanamprazine |
Molecular Weight | 229.63 |
Amiloride is a synthetic pyrazine derivative with antikaliuretic and diuretic properties. Amiloride inhibits sodium channels located in the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidney, thereby preventing the absorption of sodium and increasing its excretion along with water, to produce naturesis. In response to the hypernatremic conditions in the kidney, the plasma membrane becomes hyperpolarized and electrochemical forces are reduced, which then prevents the excretion of potassium and hydrogen into the lumen.