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Altizide is a
thiazide diuretic Thiazide () refers to both a class of sulfur-containing organic molecules and a class of diuretics based on the chemical structure of benzothiadiazine. The thiazide drug class was discovered and developed at Merck and Co. in the 1950s. The fi ...
. In combination with
spironolactone Spironolactone, sold under the brand name Aldactone among others, is classed as a diuretic medication. It can be used to treat edema, fluid build-up due to hepatic cirrhosis, liver disease or kidney disease. It is also used to reduce risk o ...
it is sold under the brand name of ''Aldactacine'' and ''Aldactazine'' by
Pfizer Pfizer Inc. ( ) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational Pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered at The Spiral (New York City), The Spiral in Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 184 ...
and other names by other companies.


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Allyl compounds Benzothiadiazines Chloroarenes Diuretics Thioethers {{cardiovascular-drug-stub