Bendroflumethiazide Benefits & Uses

Bendroflumethiazide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Edema

Bendroflumethiazide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for edema particularly in the heart, kidneys, liver or that caused by medication, dose may increase up to 10 mg as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for edema particularly in the heart, kidneys, liver or that caused by medication, dose may increase up to 10 mg as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for edema particularly in the heart, kidneys, liver or that caused by medication, dose may increase up to 10 mg as needed
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: initial dose given 400 mcg/kg

Bendroflumethiazide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bendroflumethiazide is used -

Mild

Dizziness
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dehydration
Drowsiness

Bendroflumethiazide Related Warnings

Is the use of Bendroflumethiazide safe for pregnant women?

Bendroflumethiazide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Bendroflumethiazide without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Bendroflumethiazide safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Bendroflumethiazide. Immediately discontinue Bendroflumethiazide if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bendroflumethiazide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Bendroflumethiazide on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Bendroflumethiazide on the Liver?

Bendroflumethiazide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bendroflumethiazide on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Bendroflumethiazide for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bendroflumethiazide with Other Drugs

Bendroflumethiazide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Hydrocortisone

Fentanyl

Acarbose

Mild

Aripiprazole

Bendroflumethiazide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bendroflumethiazide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Bendroflumethiazide

Is this Bendroflumethiazide habit forming or addictive?

Bendroflumethiazide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Bendroflumethiazide. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Bendroflumethiazide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Bendroflumethiazide for mental disorders.

No

Bendroflumethiazide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bendroflumethiazide

Taking Bendroflumethiazide with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bendroflumethiazide

Consuming Bendroflumethiazide with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe