Name: CTD (6.25mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

CTD (6.25mg) is a diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention. It helps the kidney to get rid of unwanted water and salt from the body into the urine.

CTD (6.25mg) Tablet IPCA Laboratories Ltd. Generic : Chlorthalidone	₹ 35.29 6.25mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on CTD (6.25mg) (Chlorthalidone) from IPCA Laboratories Ltd.

Drug Name : Chlorthalidone

Chlorthalidone(Thalitone) generic CTD (6.25mg) is a diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention. It helps the kidney to get rid of unwanted water and salt from the body into the urine.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which CTD (6.25mg) may be prescribed

Diabetes and Hypertension

High Blood Pressure

Urinary Stone Disease

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

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.

Side effects of CTD (6.25mg)

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.

How to use CTD (6.25mg)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

When Should CTD (6.25mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for CTD (6.25mg)

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.

Other Precautions for CTD (6.25mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for CTD (6.25mg)

Store it at room temperature, and in an airtight container. Keep out of the reach of children.

Schedule : G Drugs that are to be used only under medical supervision.

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