Bendroflumethiazide Flashcards

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How does bendroflumethiazide work?

A

Thiazide diuretic - blocks Na and Cl being reabsorbed in distal convoluted tubule so water follows and is excreted as urine

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What are the indications for bendroflumethiazide?

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Hypertension, oedema

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What are the contraindications of bendroflumethiazide?

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Addison’s disease, hyponatraemia/hypokalaemia, hypercalcaemia

Not for gestational hypertension

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Name a drug interaction with benzoflumethiazide

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Avoid alcohol consumption whilst taking it

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Name some side effects of benzoflumethiazide

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Dehydration (leading to orthostatic hypotension or AKI), low Cl, Na, K.
Can increase concentration of uric acid, glucose, and calcium

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