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.