Term Name: diclofenamide
Synonyms: 1,3-disulfamoyl-4,5-dichlorobenzene, 1,3-disulfamyl-4,5-dichlorobenzene, 3,4-dichloro-5-sulfamylbenzenesulfonamide, 4,5-dichloro-1,3-benzenedisulfonamide, 4,5-dichloro-1,3-disulfamoylbenzene, 4,5-dichloro-benzene-1,3-disulfonic acid diamide, 4,5-dichloro-m-benzenedisulfonamide, 4,5-dichlorobenzene-1,3-disulfonamide, dichlofenamide, Dichlorophenamide, dichlorphenamide, diclofenamida, DICLOFENAMIDE, diclofenamidum
Definition: A sulfonamide that is benzene-1,3-disulfonamide in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 5 are substituted by chlorine. An oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, it partially suppresses the secretion (inflow) of aqueous humor in the eye and so reduces intraocular pressure. It is used for the treatment of glaucoma.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:101085]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: dichlorobenzene sulfonamide
has_role: antiglaucoma drug EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor ophthalmology drug