Bendroflumethiazide Flashcards
1
Q
What does bendroflumethiazide act upon
What does it then block absorption of
A
Blocks Na / Cl => No absorption
DCT
2
Q
what 2 conditions (1 disease) that you should not bendroflumethiazide in?
A
Addison’s disease
hyponatraemia // Kaelaemia
3
Q
What should be avoided from the px point of view when taking bendroflumethiazide
A
Avoid alcohol consumption
4
Q
What type of side effect can come about from taking bendroflumethiazide
A
orthostatic hypotension
5
Q
Who should not take bendroflumethiazide
A
Pregnant women
