{"id":6641,"date":"2021-01-11T13:23:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T13:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6641"},"modified":"2022-11-25T10:31:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T10:31:44","slug":"centyl-k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/centyl-k\/","title":{"rendered":"Centyl K &#8211; Bendroflumethiazide \/ Potassium Chloride Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Centyl K  2.5 mg \/ 573 mg\u00a0Bendroflumethiazide\/Potassium Chloride Film coated Tablets\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Centyl K Is And What Is Centyl K Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Centyl k 2.5mg<\/em> contains two different types of drugs.&nbsp;One drug is called bendroflumethiazide.&nbsp;It is a diuretic (diuretic).&nbsp;The other drug is called potassium chloride.&nbsp;It is a potassium supplement.&nbsp;The two drugs are active at the same time but in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bendroflumethiazide works by removing excess fluid from the body.&nbsp;This means that you will need to urinate more often, which means that you will also lose some of your body&#8217;s&nbsp;potassium.&nbsp;Potassium chloride reduces the risk of potassium deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Centyl k use:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To treat\u00a0edema.\u00a0Edema\u00a0means that there is too much fluid in the body.\u00a0Edema\u00a0can cause symptoms such as swollen ankles or difficulty breathing.<\/li><li>To treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hypertension\/\">hypertension<\/a>\u00a0).<\/li><li>To prevent the formation of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/diseases\/kidney-stone\/\">kidney stones<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ub0Itk\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Centyl-K.jpg\" alt=\"Centyl K\" class=\"wp-image-36013\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Centyl K<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Using Centyl K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Centyl K 2.5mg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to bendroflumethiazide, potassium chloride, or any of the other ingredients of Centyl k tablets (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>If you have severe liver or kidney disease<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;gout<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;Addison&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(a disease affecting the&nbsp;adrenal cortex&nbsp;)<\/li><li>If you have problems emptying your bladder or if you do not produce urine.<\/li><li>If you are dehydrated and have a disturbance in the body&#8217;s fluid and salt balance (electrolyte imbalance)<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;acute&nbsp;gastric ulcer&nbsp;or narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using <em>it<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have&nbsp;diabetes, treatment with <em>Centyl K tablet<\/em> may increase your blood glucose levels, so it may be necessary to adjust your diabetes medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the treatment lasts for a long time, the doctor may need to take blood samples to check the potassium content in the blood, especially in the elderly.&nbsp;If the level is low, any supplements may be needed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to have a test for parathyroid function (parathyroid function), tell your doctor that you are using Centyl K tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kidney or liver disease or narrowing of the urinary tract, Centyl K should be used with caution.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have low&nbsp;blood pressure, use Centyl K with caution<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centyl K tablets can increase the level of uric acid in the blood and aggravate or accelerate attacks of&nbsp;gout.&nbsp;Centyl K may also accelerate or trigger <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sle\/\">systemic lupus erythematosus<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being treated with lithium, you should not use Centyl K without careful monitoring of your lithium levels as <em>Centyl k tablets<\/em> may cause them to increase<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have impaired heart or kidney function, you should have your doctor check your blood potassium level.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience impaired vision or eye pain, consult a doctor immediately.&nbsp;This may be a symptom of fluid accumulation in the eye (between the choroid and the retina) or an increase in pressure in the eye and may occur within a few hours or weeks after taking <strong>Centyl K tablets<\/strong> which may lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated.&nbsp;If you have previously had a&nbsp;penicillin&nbsp;or sulfonamide <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/insect-allergy\/\">allergy<\/a>, you may be at higher risk of developing this.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment should be discontinued if severe nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort occurs, it may be due to ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be taken with or after meals and with at least 1 glass of water or other liquid as potassium chloride may cause ulceration of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Drugs And Centyl K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centyl K can affect or be affected by certain medicines if taken at the same time, eg:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Some antidepressants.&nbsp;Concomitant treatment with lithium increases the risk of lithium poisoning (weakness, tremors, increased thirst, confusion).&nbsp;Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;) increase the risk of too-low sodium levels and&nbsp;tricyclic antidepressants&nbsp;(TCAs) may have an enhanced effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory \/ anti-rheumatic drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;) for pain,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and fever may counteract the effects of Centyl K and increase the effects of NSAIDs on the kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Medicines for heart problems such as&nbsp;digitalis glycosides&nbsp;and&nbsp;antiarrhythmics.&nbsp;Concomitant use can cause digitalis poisoning (nausea, vomiting, and irregular heartbeat) or cause disturbance of the body&#8217;s salt balance (electrolyte imbalance) and thus the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Muscle relaxants, the effect of which may increase with concomitant use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Asthma&nbsp;medicines&nbsp;(Beta-2-adrenergic&nbsp;agonists&nbsp;) may increase the risk of too-low&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The effect of antihypertensive agents can be enhanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Medicines that increase potassium levels (potassium-sparing&nbsp;diuretics,&nbsp;ACE inhibitors,&nbsp;and&nbsp;angiotensin&nbsp;II&nbsp;antagonists&nbsp;) increase the risk of excessive potassium levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Medicine for&nbsp;diabetes.&nbsp;The effects of antidiabetics can be detrimental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Calcium&nbsp;and drugs that increase the levels of calcium.&nbsp;Concomitant use may lead to elevated calcium levels in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Medicines that can make your skin sensitive to light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cholesterol-lowering agent (cholestyramine).&nbsp;These can reduce the uptake of Centyl K and the medicines should be taken several hours apart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Centyl k tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.&nbsp;Centyl K should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary and never without a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are breastfeeding, you should not<em> Centyl K use<\/em>. Bendroflumethiazide passes into breast milk and may also&nbsp;inhibit&nbsp;milk production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporary dizziness may occur during blood pressure treatment and this should be taken into account when driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Centyl K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always Centyl k uses it exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor advised.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor who adapts it specifically for you.<\/li><li>The tablets should be swallowed whole with at least 1 full glass of water at mealtime.<\/li><li>The tablets contain a core that is excreted in the feces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Centyl K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Centyl K Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Centyl k tablets can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centyl K can in rare cases affect the white&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;so that the&nbsp;defense against&nbsp;infection deteriorates.&nbsp;If you get an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;with symptoms such as fever with severe general deterioration or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat\/pharynx\/mouth or urination problems, you should see a doctor as soon as possible so that blood tests can rule out a lack of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;).&nbsp;It is important that you then information about your medication.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported:<\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common  Centyl k side effects<\/em> <em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Too low potassium in the blood.&nbsp;Elevated uric acid levels may cause gout problems.<\/li><li>Headache, dizziness, fatigue.<\/li><li>Skin rash (rash,&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;and&nbsp;eczema&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.&nbsp;Nausea,&nbsp;dry mouth,&nbsp;and thirst.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a>, muscle pain.<\/li><li>Flu-like symptoms&nbsp;(including <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">cough<\/a> and runny nose).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;Centyl k side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dehydration, disturbances in the acid-base balance.&nbsp;Decreased levels of chlorine,&nbsp;sodium,&nbsp;calcium,&nbsp;and&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;Overproduction of parathyroid hormone,&nbsp;diabetes<\/li><li>Fainting, difficulty coordinating movements, numbness, inability to feel the taste, depression, confusion, and sleep disturbances.&nbsp;Visual disturbance and blurred vision.<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity to sunlight,&nbsp;itching, increased sweating.<\/li><li>Taste, weight gain, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, and discomfort.<\/li><li>Muscle spasms and twitches<\/li><li>Impaired renal function, increased urine output, need to urinate at night, increased&nbsp;creatinine&nbsp;in the urine, swelling.<\/li><li>Palpitations, low&nbsp;blood pressure, hemorrhage,&nbsp;peripheral&nbsp;cold, and&nbsp;impotence.<\/li><li>Shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and wheezing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Elevated levels of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;in the blood.<\/li><li>Decreased vision or pain in the eyes due to high pressure (possible signs of fluid accumulation in the eye (between the choroid and retina) or&nbsp;acute&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of <\/em>Centyl k side effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Centyl K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep <em>Centyl k <\/em>out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store <em>Centyl k <\/em>above 30 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Close the jar tightly.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>Do not use <em>Centyl k tablets<\/em> after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> The active substances are bendroflumethiazide and potassium chloride.&nbsp;One tablet contains 2.5 mg bendroflumethiazide and 573 mg of potassium chloride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are  <ul><li>Ethylcellulose<\/li><li>Stearyl alcohol<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate<\/li><li>Gycerol<\/li><li>Talc<\/li><li>Hypromellose<\/li><li>Polysorbate 20Citric acid monohydrate<\/li><li>Saccharin sodium<\/li><li>Titanium dioxide (dye E 171)<\/li><li>Quinoline yellow (dye E 104)<\/li><li>Patent Blue (dye E 131)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The <em>Centyl k tablets<\/em> Look Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Green, oval, film-coated tablet.<\/li><li>Pack sizes of 30, 100, and 250 film-coated tablets in a jar whose lid has a built-in desiccant.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>medinfo@karopharma.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paramedical A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vassinger\u00f8dvej 3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3540 Lynge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Centyl K is used for removing any excess water from your body. It will make you go to the toilet more. 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