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Chlorothiazide
Latest prescription information about Chlorothiazide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Chlorothiazide
Pronunciation : klor oh thye' a zide
Trade Name(s):
International- Chlotride, Diuril. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with anuria and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : The usual adult dosage is 500 mg to 1000 mg (10 mL to 20 mL) once or twice a day. The usual pediatric dosage is 5 mg to 10 mg per pound (10 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg) per day in single or two divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of gout, kidney or liver problems, sugar, asthma, thyroid problems, high blood cholesterol, low blood pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breast feeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to photosensitivity. Side Effects : Body as a Whole - Weakness. Heart - Low blood pressure. Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of pancreas, jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting, cramping, constipation, gastric irritation, nausea and loss of appetite. Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells. Hypersensitivity - Respiratory distress, lung swelling, photosensitivity, fever, hives, rash and bleeding. Metabolic - Electrolyte imbalance. Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasm. Nervous System/Psychiatric - Fainting, tingling, dizziness, headache and restlessness. Genitourinary - Kidney dysfunction/inflammation. Skin - Redness, hair loss and skin inflammation. Special Senses - Blurred vision and distortion in color vision. Genitourinary - Impotence. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children. |
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