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Triamterene

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenylpteridine, 6-Phenyl-2,4,7-pteridinetriamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H11N7
CAS Number:
396-01-0
Molecular Weight:
253.26
MDL number:
MFCD00006708
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751381
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

triamterene

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Nc1nc(N)c2nc(-c3ccccc3)c(N)nc2n1

InChI

1S/C12H11N7/c13-9-7(6-4-2-1-3-5-6)16-8-10(14)18-12(15)19-11(8)17-9/h1-5H,(H6,13,14,15,17,18,19)

InChI key

FNYLWPVRPXGIIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SCNN1A(6337) , SCNN1B(6338) , SCNN1G(6340)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Triamterene USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules
  • Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
  • Triamterene Capsules

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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H Priewer et al.
Die Pharmazie, 52(3), 179-181 (1997-03-01)
This work represents a summary of studies carried out with potassium and magnesium retaining triamterene derivatives. The synthesis, analytics and physico-chemical characteristics of those substances are described. Furthermore, the relationships between the chemical structure and electrolyte excretion, pharmacokinetics, metabolism and
[Pharmacology of potassium-sparing diuretics: amiloride and triamterene].
G Rorive et al.
Coeur et medecine interne, 17(2), 207-215 (1978-04-01)
D A Sica et al.
Nephron, 51(4), 454-461 (1989-01-01)
Triamterene (TA) is a mild 'potassium-sparing' diuretic usually employed in combination with other more potent diuretics in the treatment of hypertension. TA pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in normal volunteers, elderly subjects and in patients with renal and hepatic dysfunction are reviewed.
R A Carey et al.
Clinical therapeutics, 6(3), 302-309 (1984-01-01)
A small number of patients taking products containing triamterene (TAT) develop renal calculi that contain TAT and its metabolites. Most TAT-containing calculi are composed of various crystalline materials, but a small number consist only of TAT, its metabolites, and a
C Lucas et al.
Journal d'urologie, 88(1), 37-42 (1982-01-01)
Various studies have demonstrated a relationship between nephrolithiasis and the ingestion of certain drugs. We are particularly interested in the effects of triamterene. Five published case studies on patients of both sexes between 43 and 60 years of age have
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