Bendroflumethiazide

Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₄F₃N₃O₄S₂  Molecular mass: 421.415 g/mol  PubChem compound: 2315

Interactions

Bendroflumethiazide interacts in the following cases:

Elevated plasma lithium concentration when coadministrated with bendroflumethiazide

Bendroflumethiazide inhibits the tubular elimination of lithium, resulting in an elevated plasma lithium concentration and risk of toxicity. Plasma lithium concentrations must be monitored when these drugs are given concurrently. 1

Interaction

Probenecid

Pregnancy

Bendrofluemthiazide is best avoided for the management of oedema of pregnancy or hypertension in pregnancy as it crosses the placenta and their use may be associated with hypokalaemia, increased blood viscosity and reduced placental perfusion.

There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy. Foetal bone marrow depression and thrombocytopenia as well neonatal jaundice have been reported.

Nursing mothers

As diuretics pass into breast milk and bendroflumethiazide can suppress lactation, its use should be avoided in mothers who wish to breast feed.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Dizziness, drowsiness, postural hypotension and mental confusion may occur. This may impair ability to drive or operate machinery

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