Drug Name: | Bendroflumethiazide |
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Drug Class: | Thiazide diuretic |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron
- Increases excretion of sodium, chloride, and water
- Reduces plasma volume and cardiac output
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Use: | - Hypertension
- Edema associated with heart failure, cirrhosis, or renal dysfunction
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Side Effects: | - Hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- Hyperuricemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Photosensitivity
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to thiazides or sulfonamides
- Anuria
- Severe renal impairment
- Hepatic coma
- Electrolyte depletion
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Specialty: | - Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
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