Term Name: benzthiazide
Synonyms: 3-((benzylthio)methyl)-6-chloro-7-sulfamoyl-2H-benzo-1,2,4-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, 3-[(benzylsulfanyl)methyl]-6-chloro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide, 3-benzylthiomethyl-6-chloro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide, 3-benzylthiomethyl-6-chloro-7-sulfamoyl-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, 6-chloro-1,1-dioxo-3-(phenylmethylsulfanylmethyl)-4H-benzo[e][1,2,4]thiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-7-sulfamoyl-3-benzylthiomethyl-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide, benzothiazide, benzotiazida, benzthiazide, benzthiazidum
Definition: 7-Sulfamoyl-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by chlorine and that at position 3 is substituted by a benzylsulfanylmethyl group. A diuretic, it is used to treat hypertension and edema.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:3047]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzothiadiazine sulfonamide
has_role: antihypertensive agent diuretic