Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Benzamil or benzyl amiloride is a potent blocker of the ENaC channel and also a sodium-calcium exchange blocker. It is a potent analog of amiloride and is marketed as the hydrochloride salt (benzamil hydrochloride). As amiloride benzamil has been studied as a possible treatment for cystic fibrosis although with disappointing results.
