Benduric (Bendroflumethiazide)


Brand Name: Benduric

Generic Name: Bendroflumethiazide

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 5mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 140.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1.87


Class: Thiazide And Related Diuretics (Cardiovascular drugs)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Bendrofluazide

Molecular Formulae: C15H14F3N3O4S2 = 421.4

Precautions: Addisons disease, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia severe renal and hepatic impairment.

Indications/Uses: Oedema 5-10mg daily. hypertension 2.5-5mg daily.

Interactions: May reduce effect of oral hypoglycaemics. prolonged action of neuromuscular blocking agents.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. postural hypotension. reversible impotence. hypokalaemia. hyperuricaemia. rash.