Drug: Benemid

Benemid
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During the last couple of years, Benemid has managed to become one of the most popular drugs when it comes down to treating conditions such as gout or gouty arthritis. To put things better into perspective, the medicine works be helping your body pass uric acid out through urine, thus lowering the overall levels of the acid in your body. In return, this helps treat the conditions outlined above, but many others as well. Recent reports indicate that the medicine can also be given alongside with penicillin-based antibiotics, to make it more effective.

 

What should patients know prior to taking Benemid?

To kick things off, it is essential to keep in mind the fact that you should not take this drug in case you are allergic to its active substance, probenecid, have acid kidney stones, a gout attack that just started, or blood disorders such as anaemia. During your consultation, you should also let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney diseases, have a history of stomach ulcers, or have ever had kidney stones in the past. The medicine should always be taken with plenty of water, as it has the potential of causing kidney stones, due to the uric acid that it is passing out of the body. Do keep in mind the fact that most of the times, Benemid may be part of a more complex treatment that also includes other medication, a strict diet alongside with mineral supplements, to ensure that the issues are treated accordingly.

 

How is the medicine taken?

Due to its nature, it’s important to take Benemid exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. With this in mind, do not take larger or smaller doses, for longer or shorter periods of time.

What happens in case I miss a dose, or take an extra one?

In case you miss a dose, simply take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for the next scheduled dose, then skip the missed one and take this one instead. Do not take an extra dose to compensate for the missed one, as this can cause other issues. In the unfortunate case that you have overdosed, seek medical issues to help prevent any sort of complications.

 

What are the side effects associated with this medicine?

Some of the most common secondary effects include urinating more than usual, mild nausea, sore gums, hair loss, warmth or redness under the skin etc. In case you experience more serious side effects such as the worsening of your symptoms, blood in your urine, severe pain, seek emergency medical attention.
When it comes down to buying Benemid, it can be purchased with a prescription from most local and online authorized pharmacies.

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