Pharmacologic Substance
bendroflumethiazide
Brand Names:
Corzide
Effect:
Decreased Blood Pressure; Decreased Intravascular Volume; Increased Distal Tubule Cl- Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule H+ Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule HCO3- Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule K+ Excretion; Increased Distal Tubule Na+ Excretion; Increased Diuresis
May Treat:
Edema;
Heart Failure;
Hypertension;
Nephrotic Syndrome
More Information:
Definitions related to bendroflumethiazide:
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A long-acting agent, also known as bendrofluazide, belonging to the class of thiazide diuretics with antihypertensive activity.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. It has been used in the treatment of familial hyperkalemia, hypertension, edema, and urinary tract disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p810)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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