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Corzide
CORZIDE
(nadolol and bendroflumethiazide) Tablet
DRUG DESCRIPTION
CORZIDE (Nadolol and Bendroflumethiazide Tablets) for oral administration combines two antihypertensive agents: CORGARD® (nadolol), a nonselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent, and NATURETIN® (bendroflumethiazide), a thiazide diuretic-antihypertensive. Formulations: 40 mg and 80 mg nadolol per tablet combined with 5 mg bendroflumethiazide. Inactive ingredients: cellulose, colorant (FD&C Blue No. 2), lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and starch.
Nadolol
Nadolol is a white crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in ethanol, soluble in hydrochloric acid, slightly soluble in water and in chloroform, and very slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide. Nadolol is designated chemically as 1-(tert-butylamino)-3-{ (5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-cis-6,7-dihydroxy-1-naphthyl)oxy} -2-propanol. Structural formula:
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C17H27NO4 MW 309.40 CAS-42200-33-9
Bendroflumethiazide
Bendroflumethiazide is a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in alcohol and in sodium hydroxide, and insoluble in hydrochloric acid, water, and chloroform. Bendroflumethiazide is designated chemically as 3-benzyl-3,4-dihydro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide. Structural formula:
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C15H14F3N3O4S2 MW 421.41 CAS-73-48-3
What are the possible side effects of bendroflumethiazide and nadolol (Corzide 40/5, Corzide 80/5)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat;
- easy bruising or bleeding;
- numbness or tingly feeling in your hands or feet;
- feeling weak, drowsy, restless, or...
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What are the precautions when taking nadolol and bendroflumethiazide (Corzide)?
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to nadolol or bendroflumethiazide; or to other thiazides (such as hydrochlorothiazide); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain types of heart rhythm problems (such as a slow heartbeat, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome), an inability to make urine (anuria), breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor...
Last reviewed on RxList: 7/8/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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