Mercurial diuretics

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Mercurial diuretics : i. Mercaptomerin sodium ii. Chloromerodrin - Synthesis and Drug Profile


SYNTHESIS AND DRUG PROFILE

Mercurial diuretics

Calomel was used by Paracelsus in the 16th century as a diuretic. Most mercurial diuretics have the same general structure, which is a chain of at least three carbon atoms with one atom of mercury at one end of the chain. The group R is hydrophilic in nature, which determines the distribution and late excretion of the compound. The nature of α substituent affects the toxicity of the compound, irritation at the site of injection, and rate of absorption.


Mode of action: These drugs primarily inhibit Na+K+2Cl co-transporter in the ascending limb of Henle’s loop and produce acidic urine. It involves in the interactions with sulphhydryl enzymes in kidney tubules.


i. Mercaptomerin sodium


Synthesis



ii. Chloromerodrin


Synthesis


Uses: It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure due to oedema, chronic nephritis, ascites of liver diseases, and nephrotic oedema.

Dose: The usual oral dose is 18.3 to 73.2 mg per day (≡ 10 to 40 mg of mercury per day).


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