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Benemid, |probenecid Probenecid

probenecid

Generic Name: probenecid (proe BEN ah sid)
Brand Names: Benemid

What is probenecid?

Probenecid reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing more uric acid to be passed out in your urine.

Probenecid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. Probenecid is also used to increase the effectiveness of some antibiotics.

Probenecid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about probenecid?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking probenecid?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you

• have ever had an allergic reaction to probenecid,

• have kidney disease or poorly functioning kidneys,

• have kidney stones,

• have an ulcer in your stomach,

• have blood problems, or

• are on high-dose aspirin or salicylate therapy.

You may not be able to take probenecid, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take probenecid?

Take probenecid exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand the directions on your prescription bottle, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a probenecid overdose include nausea, vomiting, seizures, and coma. An overdose of probenecid can result in death.

What should I avoid while taking probenecid?

Follow your doctor"s recommendations regarding diet.

Probenecid side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• blood in your urine or pain when you urinate; or

• a rash or hives.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take probenecid and talk to your doctor if you experience

• mild nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite;

• headache or dizziness;

• sore gums;

• flushing; or

• an acute gouty arthritis attack.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any reaction that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect probenecid?

Probenecid may increase the effects of many other drugs by preventing their removal through the kidneys. This could lead to dangerous side effects. Before taking probenecid, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• acyclovir (Zovirax);

• allopurinol (Zyloprim);

• penicillamine (Cuprimine);

• clofibrate (Atromid-S);

• rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex);

• zidovudine (Retrovir);

• acetaminophen (Tylenol, many others);

• theophylline (Slo-Bid, Theo-Dur, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, Theolair, Theochron, others);

• dapsone;

• a penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, Augmentin, others), ampicillin (Principen, others), cephalexin (Keflex), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefixime (Suprax), and others;

• a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail, Orudis KT), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn);

• a sulfa-based medication such as sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, Gantanol), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), sulfinpyrazone (Anturane), sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), and others;

• an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), tolbutamide (Orinase), or tolazamide (Tolinase);

• a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), amobarbital (Amytal), secobarbital (Seconal), and others; or

• a benzodiazepine (used to treat anxiety and panic disorders and to induce sleep) such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clonazepam (Klonopin), clorazepate (Tranxene), oxazepam (Serax), estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Doral), or triazolam (Halcion).

You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with probenecid. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about probenecid written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Probenecid is available with a prescription under the brand name Benemid. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Benemid 0.5 gram (500 mg)--capsule-shaped, yellow, scored tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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