SPL Set ID: 1b1ff6c9-2367-4446-87a6-be86c0efd8e1
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Chlorthalidone is an oral antihypertensive/diuretic. It is a monosulfamyl diuretic that differs chemically from thiazide diuretics in that a double-ring system is incorporated in its structure. It is 2-chloro-5(1- hydroxy-3-oxo-1- isoindolinyl) benzenesulfonamide with the following structural formula: Molecular Formula : C 14 H 11 ClN 2 O 4 S Molecular weight: 338.76 Chlorthalidone, USP is white to yellowish-white, crystalline powder that melts at a temperature 216°C to 222°C, with decomposition. It is practically insoluble in water, in ether, and in chloroform; soluble in methanol; slightly soluble in alcohol. Chlorthalidone tablets, USP are available containing either 25 mg or 50 mg of chlorthalidone USP and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch,microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate and stearic acid.Additionally 25 mg tablet contain ferric oxide yellow. Chlorthalidone tablets, USP