Centyl-K, Corgaretic, Inderetic
Inerex, Neo-NaClex-K, Prestim
| General Details | Drug Class |
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Bendrofluazide acts on the ascending arm of the loop of Henle in the kidney, by blocking the actions of the sodium / potassium pumps that move sodium and potassium and hence water from the renal filtrate back into the blood, thus increasing urine production and water loss from the body. The excretion of sodium and potassium is also increased. Bendrofluazide is commonly used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure by lowering blood volume. It is also used to reduce pre-menstrual oedema. |
Thiazide Diuretic |
| Manufacturer's Names ™ | Availability | |
| Prescription only | Over the counter | |
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Aprinox, Berkozide, Neo-Naclex Centyl-K, Corgaretic, Inderetic Inerex, Neo-NaClex-K, Prestim |
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| How Taken | Dosage | Duration of Action | Dietry Advice |
| Tablets | 2.5 - 10 mg day | 6 - 12 hours |
This drug leads to the loss of potassium in the urine. Therefore eat foods rich in potassium such as fruit and veg Drink plenty of fluids |
| Side Effects | Chiropractic Considerations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Muscle weakness and spasm may occur due to potassium loss May alter muscle reflexes. Light headedness and vertigo when standing up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drug Interactions | Special Precautions |
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Aspirin increases the bio-availability of acetazolamide therefore may increase side effects Bendrofluazide may increase blood levels of lithium drugs Increased risk of cardiac-arrhythmias if used with digoxin |
Not to be taken during pregnancy Avoid alcohol Increased adverse reactions in old age |