[Clinical studies with the new saluretic azosemide].

It is reported on the clinical experiences with the new diuretic azosemid in 22 patients with oedemas of various genesis. Azosemid displays the characteristics of a very effective and well tolerated saluretic. After intensive treatment azosemid exerts similar side effects on the electrolyte (hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, hypochloraemia) and purine metabolism (hyperuricaemia) as furosemide. Since azosemid is a very effective and well tolerated diuretic with no serious side effects it seems that it is a valuable extension of the contemporary diuretic therapy.