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Chlorthalidone
Latest prescription information about Chlorthalidone. 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 : Chlorthalidone
Pronunciation : klor thal' i done
Therapeutic Classification : diuretics
Trade Name(s):
India- Hydrazide Tab, Hythalton Tab , Thalizide Tab. International- Thalitone. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult- HTN- The recommended initial dose is 25mg/day. It may be increased. Edema- Initiation: Initially 30 to 60 mg daily or 60 mg on alternate days. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of sugar, gout, heart, kidney, liver, thyroid disease, elderly, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn easily. * Monitor liver function, kidney function and electrolytes regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice and inflammation of pancreas. Central Nervous System - Dizziness, vertigo, tingling, headache and visual defect. Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Skin - Bruising, photosensitivity, rash, hives and cell death in blood vessels. Heart - Low blood pressure. Others - Increased sugar, sugar in urine, muscle spasm, weakness, restlessness and impotence. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, and in an airtight container. Keep out of the reach of children. |
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