Uses of Benemid

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1. Uses of the drug Benemid

Benemid is a pharmaceutical drug used for people with gout or arthritis symptoms after gout. When taking the drug, the pharmacological component of the drug will reduce the uric acid concentration of the drug by excretion in the urine. In some necessary cases, doctors can combine Benemid with penicillin antibiotics to improve the effect and some side effects.

2. Dosage and how to use Benemid

Benemid can affect the kidneys especially causing kidney stones if you do not drink extra water. After taking medicine to increase drug metabolism, drink a glass of water. In case you are about to undergo surgery, you need to check the interaction of the anesthetic with the body and the interaction may occur if the drug is taken near the time of surgery.
The dose of the drug will be clearly prescribed by the doctor to the patient. It is difficult to quantify commonly used doses because the severity of patients is not the same. However, you need to keep in mind the instructions for use and the dose prescribed by your doctor. Always check carefully before each use to make sure you don't miss a dose or take the wrong dose than prescribed.

3. Some notes before taking Benemid

Before taking Benemid, you should check your health to evaluate the possible effectiveness of the drug. Patients with kidney stones should not use Benemid because it may be excreted by the kidneys or damage kidney function. Benemid is contraindicated in subjects with blood cell disorders. If you are suffering from gout that shows signs of worsening, you should notify your doctor to reconsider. Children under 2 years of age should not take the drug.
Some cases to consider before prescribing Benemid:
Patients with kidney disease Stomach ulcers Kidney stones Women who are pregnant or have small children in the period of breastfeeding

4. Some side effects when taking Benemid

Allergic manifestations are always a top concern because it can appear immediately or be quite common in many prescription drugs. Patients taking Benemid should notify their doctor and go to the hospital quickly if they experience the following symptoms: Swollen throat, swollen lips, swollen tongue, itchy rash, hives, difficulty breathing.
In addition to allergies, patients may also experience one or more of the following symptoms:
People with gout do not improve and tend to get worse Frequent signs of vomiting Increasing stomach pain There are signs of swelling Pain When urinating, there is a burning sensation that scares the mind Long-lasting or intense pain in the back of the hips Bloody urine Bloody urine Color cloudy or abnormally foamy Swelling of the ankles or feet Swollen eyes Sudden weight gain Blue or yellow skin Headache Lightheadedness Dizziness Gradual loss of appetite Body feeling itchy or burning Increased frequency of bowel movements Itching, rash Body aches or some taste Persistent hair loss Side effects of Benemid may or may not be one of the reactions listed above. Sometimes, rare drug side effects will appear that make patients lose their vigilance and do not prevent it in time. The side effects listed are only the reactions that have been detected and measured in frequency. Therefore, you should have a health checkup plan to control these silent side effects that do not manifest early. In addition, during the use of Benemid, please note any abnormal body changes to quickly go to the hospital for examination.

5. Interaction with Benemid should be noted

When taking Benemid you should discuss with your doctor if it is necessary to avoid taking it with mild pain relievers. Especially drugs that contain aspirin or salicylates to reduce the risk of drug interactions that affect the use or even cause adverse effects to the body.
Ecotrin Disalsid Nuprin Novasal Salflex Backache Tricosal Salsitab .... Some drugs that have been determined to affect the effectiveness of Benemid should be avoided with:
Lorazepam Acetaminophen Rifampim Methotrexate sulfa drugs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Oral medications for disease diabetic. Some other drugs can unintentionally cause unintended interactions. Because the complexity of each disease is different, it is difficult to determine the details. Depending on the patient and the specific condition, the doctor can specifically comment and evaluate the level of interaction with Benemid and give appropriate advice.
Benemid should be kept out of reach of children because this object is not within the scope of the drug's indications. In addition, the use of drugs by young children can seriously affect their health. Therefore, you need to be careful to store the medicine and put it in a place where children can't reach it. If you have any problems with Benemid, tell your doctor for help.

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