Thalidon50mg
Tablet
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Thalidon may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Thalidon may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Thalidon is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Thalidon may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Thalidon should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thalidon may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Thalidon should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thalidon may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Thalidon is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and... View More
Uses of Thalidon
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Thalidon
- Headache
- Nausea
- Increased blood uric acid
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Glucose intolerance
- Altered blood lipid level
How to use Thalidon
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thalidon is to be taken wi... View More
How Thalidon works
Thalidon is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vesse... View More
What if you forget to take Thalidon?
If you miss a dose of Thalidon, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking CTD 12.5 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting CTD 12.5 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hypertension, Oedema, Diabetes insipidus, Congestive heart failure
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take during meals.
Adult Dose
Hypertension 25-100 mg/day PO; usual range, 12.5-25 mg/day Edema 50-100 mg/day PO or 100 mg PO every other day; not to exceed 200 mg/day Heart F... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl <10 mL/min: Ineffective; do not use CrCl >10 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Severe renal impairment or anuria. Severe hepatic impairment, addison's disease, preexisting hypercalcaemia, asthma; hypersensitivity; severe allergy. P... View More
Mode of Action
Chlortalidone is an oral, long acting antihypertensive/diuretic. It is a monosulfamyl diuretic that acts by enhancing the excretion of sodium and chlori... View More
Precaution
Existing fluid and electrolyte disturbances, hepatic cirrhosis, severe heart failure, hyperuricaemia, mild to moderate renal impairment. Elderly. Monito... View More
Side Effect
Common Cardiovascular: Hypotension, vasculitis Dermatologic: Photosensitivity, phototoxicity Endocrine/metabolic: Electrolyte abnormalities, hype... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data over decades from observational studies and reports with chlorthalidone use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-assoc... View More
Interaction
NSAIDs antagonise hypotensive action. Suppresses action of oral anticoagulants due to reduced prothrombin activity. Increased risk of hypokalaemia when ... View More
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