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Hydrochlorothiazide
Latest prescription information about Hydrochlorothiazide. 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 : Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation : hye droe klor oh thye' a zide
Therapeutic Classification : diuretics
Trade Name(s):
India- Aquazide Tab, Bpzide Tab, Esidrex Tab, Hydride Tab, Hyzide Tab, Klorzide Tab, Olmesar-H Tab, Thiazide Tab, Xenia Tab. International- HydroDIURIL, Microzide. This medication is a thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension) and edema. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- HTN- The recommended dose is 12.5 to 50 mg once daily. Edema- The recommended dose is 25-100 mg once daily or in 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 diabetes, gout, asthma or kidney, liver, thyroid disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may raise blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication. * Monitor kidney function, blood pressure and electrolyte levels while taking this medication. Side Effects : Body as a whole - Weakness. Hypersensitivity - Rash, hives, shock and photosensitivity. Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm and low blood pressure. Metabolic - Increased sugar. Gastrointestinal - Jaundice and/or liver enzyme abnormalities, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain. Genitourinary - Kidney failure. Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and anemia. Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps. Central Nervous System - Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, tingling and vertigo. Miscellaneous - Impotence. Eye - Blurred vision. Respiratory - Lung swelling and respiratory distress. Skin - Cell death. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20° to 25°C). |
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