Formulary Monographs [BENDROFLUAZIDE, 402820]
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BENDROFLUAZIDE
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THIAZIDE DIURETICS
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Mild cardiac failure and fluid retention, mild hypotensive and to
potentiate other drugs in severe hypertension. For use only in patients who are hypocalcemic. |
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Fluid and electrolyte disturbances. [Hypokalemia, hyperuricaemia, hy p ergly caemia]. Diuretic-induced hypokalaemia may enhance the toxicity of digoxin unless adequate potassium supplementation is given. Occasionally rash (may be photosensitive). C.f. p rescribing in liver and renal disease p. 11; 23.
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Adult: Hypertension: 2.5mg daily . Paediatric: 50-100mcg/kg per
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