Benemid
This medicine is utilized to manage chronic gout intended to support uric acid excretion and mitigate recurrence of symptoms.
Strengths: 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Uricosuric agent
- Pharmacological class
Uricosuric
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to probenecid; blood dyscrasias; acute gout flare
- Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake; monitor kidney function
- Minor side effects
nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite
- Moderate side effects
urinary stones; fever; skin rash
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
Aspirin; Penicillin; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
Not for children under 2 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor.
Serious side effects
nephrotic syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; aplastic anaemia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medicine is utilized to manage chronic gout intended to support uric acid excretion and mitigate recurrence of symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Probenecid inhibits the renal tubular reabsorption of urate, thereby increasing the urinary excretion of uric acid and lowering serum uric acid levels.
Benemid
This medicine is utilized to manage chronic gout intended to support uric acid excretion and mitigate recurrence of symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Probenecid
- Listed indication(s): Gout, Hyperuricaemia
Available option
- 120 tablets - 500 mg451-500-mg-2230