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Xipamide - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Xipamide Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Xipamide, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Xipamide brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Xipamide
Pronunciation : Zee-pah-mide
ICD Code : Y54.5 Therapeutic Classification : Diuretics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Xipamide

India :

International :


Aquaphor, Aquaphoril, Aquex, Diurex, Diurexan, Neotri, Xipa Tad, Xipagamma, Xipa-Isis, Xipamid Aaa-Pharma, Xipamid Abz, Xipamid Al, Xipamid Beta, Xipamid Billix, Xipamid Heumann, Xipamid Hexal, Xipamid Sandoz, Xipamid Stada, Xipamid, Xipamid-1a Pharma, Xipamid-Ct, Xipamid-Ratiopharm

Why is Xipamide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a sulfonamide diuretic agent, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention. It increases the removal of salts from the blood.

When should Xipamide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with Addison's disease, kidney failure, electrolyte deficiency and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Xipamide?

Adult: PO- Edema- Initial: 40 mg/day in the morning, reduced to 20 mg/day if needed. Max: 80 mg/day.
HTN- 20 mg/day in the morning.

How should Xipamide be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Xipamide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, blood disorder, joint pain/stiffness, decreased level of minerals in blood, urinary problems, narrowing of blood vessels, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may lead to dehydration, drink adequate water or fluid.

• Take proper diet as directed by your physician.

• Monitor blood pressure, heart, liver and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Xipamide?

Common-Gastrointestinal disturbances, dizziness, decreased potassium level in blood, high level of uric acid in the blood and increased urination.
Rare- Allergic skin reactions such as rashes and hives.

What are the other precautions for Xipamide?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Xipamide?

Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container.

Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

Xipamide : Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Xipamide cause frequent urination?

A: Xipamide belongs to the class of loop diuretics (water pills). It helps remove excess fluids from the body, which can lead to frequent urination. Therefore, it is advisable to take this medication during the day to avoid waking up frequently at night to urinate (1 Trusted Source
Xipamide. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties and therapeutic efficacy

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Q: Can Xipamide be used in patients with kidney failure?

A: Xipamide is not only effective in treating patients with cardiovascular diseases but is also beneficial in treating kidney failure patients (2 Trusted Source
Mechanism of action of xipamide and its classification as a "low ceiling diuretic". Pharmacodynamic-pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers and in kidney and liver patients

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Q: Can Xipamide be used to treat mental disorders?

A: No, xipamide is not used to treat any kind of mental disorder (3 Trusted Source
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Q: What are the uses of Xipamide?

A: Xipamide is used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure (hypertension) and in the treatment of edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body (1 Trusted Source
Xipamide. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties and therapeutic efficacy

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Q: Is it safe to use Xipamide during pregnancy?

A: Xipamide belongs to the class of diuretics; usually, diuretics are not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the risk of altered uteroplacental blood flow (4 Trusted Source
Use of diuretics during pregnancy

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