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What class of drug is bendroflumethiazide?
Bendroflumethiazide is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. A thiazide diuretic makes your body get rid of extra fluid through your kidneys. It increases the amount of salts (such as sodium and potassium) and water you pee out.
Can you take furosemide and bendroflumethiazide together?
furosemide bendroflumethiazide Before taking furosemide, tell your doctor if you also use bendroflumethiazide. You may need dose adjustments or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. This combination may lower levels of certain minerals in your body such as potassium, magnesium, and sodium.
What is the other name for bendroflumethiazide?
About bendroflumethiazide
| Type of medicine | A thiazide diuretic |
|---|---|
| Used for | High blood pressure; fluid retention |
| Also called | Neo-Naclex® |
| Available as | Tablets |
What is Aprinox prescribed for?
Bendrofluazide is used for the treatment of oedema (swelling of the body) due to heart failure, liver disease, drugs, the menstrual cycle and other causes. It is also used to treat mild to moderate cases of high blood pressure.
Is bendroflumethiazide nephrotoxic?
Increased risk of nephrotoxicity and/or hypermagnesaemia with concomitant use of ciclosporin and thiazide diuretics, such as bendroflumethiazide. Concomitant use with cisplatin can lead to an increased risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Who should not take bendroflumethiazide?
have severe kidney or liver problems. have a high level of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) have low levels of potassium or sodium in your blood (hypokalaemia or hyponatraemia) are having a flare-up of gout.
Is bendroflumethiazide better than furosemide?
Adverse effects were few and minor in both medication groups, and there were no significant intergroup differences. It was concluded slow-release furosemide 30 mg or 60 mg daily was as effective as bendroflumethiazide 2.5 mg daily for maintenance treatment in mild to moderate congestive heart failure.
Can you take vitamin D with bendroflumethiazide?
bendroflumethiazide cholecalciferol Using bendroflumethiazide together with cholecalciferol can cause your blood calcium levels to become too high. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, lethargy, headache, nausea, vomiting, or seizures.
Is bendroflumethiazide potassium-sparing?
Thiazide diuretics (for example, bendroflumethiazide). These are mainly used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and fluid on the legs (oedema). See the separate leaflet called Thiazide Diuretics for more information. Potassium-sparing diuretics.