Læknablaðið - 01.09.1958, Blaðsíða 3

LÆKNABLAÐIÐ
ANNOUNCING
a non-mercurial,
oral diuretic
that provides more
...andmore /
significant..#
I advantagesf
J than any %
§ other agent \
MERCK SHARP 4 0 O H M E INTERNATIONAU
DIVISION OF MERCK & CO.. InC .1£1 Avenue of th« Am«rlc*s. N*w YorK 13. N.V..U.3.A.
■ practically no disturbance of electrolyte balance
■ sodium and chiorideexcreted in proper proportions
■ potassium and bicarbonate excreted in such small
amounts that hypokalemia and acidosis are less
likely ilian with any otlier diuretic
m oraí convenience with no sacrilice of effectiveness
■ acquired refractoriness has not been observed
CHLOrRIDE
(Chlorothiazide)
■ increasing dosaae increases diuretic response;
more flexibility than any other diuretxc
■ no evidence of toxicity or contraindiqjtions
■ action complete within 6 to 12 hours; patients can
enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep
■ more often indicated in both initial and mainte-
nance therapy than any.other diuretic