Uses of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Hypertension
Side effects of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet are - Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Weakness, Anorexia, Appetite Changes, Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Do not use Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to - Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet contains - Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide
Amiloride inhibits sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the distal tubules.
Hydrochlorothiazide increases sodium and water excretion by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in distal segment of the nephron.
Overdose of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
The dosage of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Biduret 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :-
ACE inhibitors, indomethacin, other potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium
supplements:
May cause severe hyperkalemia. Avoid use together if possible. Monitor potassium
level closely if using together.
Digoxin:
May decrease digoxin clearance and decrease inotropic effects. Monitor digoxin level.
Lithium:
May decrease lithium clearance, increasing risk of lithium toxicity. Monitor lithium level.
NSAIDs:
May decrease diuretic effectiveness. Avoid use together.
Food :-
Foods high in potassium (such as bananas, oranges), salt substitutes containing
potassium:
May cause hyperkalemia. Advise patient to choose diet carefully and to use low-
potassium salt substitutes.