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Buy Benemid, probenecidBuy Benemid to treat gout and hyperuricemia. Its usual dosage is 250 mg twice daily for a week, then 500 mg twice daily thereafter.Contraindications: Consult a doctor before taking Benemid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are taking any other medications (especially vitamin C, diuretics, ASA, aspirin, antibiotics [especially penicillins and cephalosporins], pyrazinamide, sulfa drugs, methotrexate, acetaminophen, naproxen, indomethacin, nitrofurantoin, ketoprofen, meclofenamate, lorazepam, rifampin, acyclovir, ganciclovir, zidovudine), or if you have a history of kidney function, blood problems, cancer, stomach ulcers, or allergies. To read more about Benemid, probenecid side effects, Benemid, probenecid dosage, and for more useful information about Benemid, probenecid, please click the product information link below.  PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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Other name(s): Benuryl |
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Often prescribed for gout, hyperuricemia |
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Benemid, probenecidChemical Namesprobenecid Ingredients Active Ingredients: probenecid Non-Active Ingredients: calcium stearate, cornstarch, gelatin and magnesium carbonate. Indications Benemid is indicated in the treatment of gout and hyperuricemia. How It Works Probenecid is a uricosuric, a chemical that increases the rate of excretion of uric acid in the urine. Since hyperuricemia is a condition in which blood levels of uric acid are too high, and since gout is a condition in which uric acid crystallizes in the joints, increasing the amount of uric acid excreted will lower its blood level and treat both conditions. Dosage Available tablet sizes: 500 mg The recommended dosage for adults is 250 mg (half a tablet) twice daily for a week, followed by 500 mg twice daily thereafter. Be sure to drink a full 8 glasses of water each day while taking Benemid, and to avoid large doses of vitamin C. Benemid can be taken with or without food. Benemid should not be taken during a gout attack – the attack should be allowed to subside, or treated with proper gout attack medications (colchicine, indomethacin, or others) first. Consult a doctor before taking Benemid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, or if you have a history of impaired kidney function, blood problems, cancer, stomach ulcers, or allergies. Do not consume alcohol while taking Benemid, and exercise caution when driving or operating heavy machinery. Drug Interactions Consult a doctor before taking Benemid if you are taking vitamin C, diuretics, ASA, aspirin, antibiotics (especially penicillins and cephalosporins), pyrazinamide, sulfa drugs, methotrexate, acetaminophen, naproxen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, meclofenamate, lorazepam, rifampin, acyclovir, nitrofurantoin, ganciclovir, zidovudine. Adverse/Side Effects Known side effects include: headache, gastrointestinal symptoms, (e.g., anorexia, nausea, vomiting), urinary frequency, hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria, fever and Stevens-Johnson syndrome), sore gums, flushing, alopecia, dizziness, and anemia have occurred; also hemolytic anemia which in some instances could be related to genetic deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in red blood cells. Toxic epidermal necrolysis has been reported rarely after combination therapy of colchicine and probenecid. Nephrotic syndrome, leukopenia, hepatic necrosis, and aplastic anemia occur rarely. In gouty patients, exacerbation of gout, and uric acid stones with or without hematuria, renal colic, or costovertebral pain, have been observed. Warnings Probenecid has been known to give false readings on tests for diabetes and theophylline. If you are getting tested for diabetes or pregnancy, inform your doctor that you are taking probenecid. Overdose Symptoms of overdose include severe vomiting, unconsciousness, or seizures. If you suspect overdose, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Storage Instructions Store at room temperature, away from moisture and light, and out of reach of children and pets. |
