Hydrochlorothiazide

• For the treatment of high blood pressure.
• For the treatment of heart, kidney and liver-related health conditions associated with edema or fluid retention.

When should one not use Hydrochlorothiazide

• If you have anuria (not passing urine or passing urine less than 100ml in a day).
• If you are allergic to Hydrochlorothiazide or any other component of this medicine.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Weakness
• Low blood pressure
• Jaundice
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Irregular blood count
• Allergic reactions
• Salt imbalance
• Visual disturbances

Other General Warnings

• You have kidney or liver function-related problem.
• You are already taking any blood pressure-lowering medicine.
• You have an autoimmune disorder called systemic lupus erythematosus.
• You are dehydrated or passing too much urine, vomiting and have excessive diarrhoea.
• You are diabetic and taking anti-diabetic medicine or insulin.
• This medicine may lead to salt or electrolyte imbalance, patients should be monitored closely.
• This medicine may interfere with the laboratory test results of certain tests, tell your doctor or laboratory personnel.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Blood pressure-lowering effect of Hydrochlorothiazide is enhanced by certain medicines acting on the brain and can lead to excessive low blood pressure.
• Certain medicines used to treat high cholesterol such as Cholestyramine and Colestipol if taken along with Hydrochlorothiazide can reduce its absorption and reduce its desired action.
• Steroidal medicines if taken along with this medicine can lead to salt imbalances particularly reduced potassium levels.
• Anti-inflammatory or painkiller medicines can reduce the blood pressure-lowering action of this medicine and the patient needs to be monitored closely.
• Tell your doctor about any other medicine, supplement or herbal preparation if you are taking currently or might take.

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