Bendroflumethiazide / Potassium Chloride
Bendroflumethiazide/Potassium Chloride is a combination medication pairing a thiazide diuretic with a potassium supplement. The thiazide component promotes fluid and sodium removal while the potassium chloride helps prevent low potassium levels that can occur with diuretic use. This medication is primarily used to manage hypertension and conditions involving fluid retention.
Thiazide diuretic combined with potassium replacement for treating high blood pressure and edema while preventing potassium depletion.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690057
- Generic
- Bendroflumethiazide / Potassium Chloride
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema associated with conditions such as heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and kidney disorders. May be used when potassium supplementation is needed alongside diuretic therapy.
Bendroflumethiazide inhibits the sodium-chloride cotransporter in the distal convoluted tubule, promoting renal excretion of sodium, chloride, and water. The potassium chloride component replenishes potassium lost through increased urine output, helping maintain normal electrolyte balance.
May cause electrolyte imbalances, particularly hypokalemia or hyperkalemia depending on individual factors. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is recommended. Can interact with lithium, digoxin, and other medications affecting potassium levels. Patients with sulfonamide allergy should avoid this medication.
Official drug label
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