Hypen SR 1.51.5mg
Tablet
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Hypen SR 1.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Hypen SR 1.5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Hypen SR 1.5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Hypen SR 1.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Hypen SR 1.5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hypen SR 1.5 may be needed. Please consult your doct... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Hypen SR 1.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hypen SR 1.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Hypen SR 1.5 is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body... View More
Uses of Hypen SR 1.5
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Hypen SR 1.5
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Muscle cramp
How to use Hypen SR 1.5
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. Hypen SR 1.5 may be taken ... View More
How Hypen SR 1.5 works
Hypen SR 1.5 is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also work... View More
What if you forget to take Hypen SR 1.5?
If you miss a dose of Hypen SR 1.5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to y... View More
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Natrilix SR 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 Natrilix SR 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, Congestive heart failure
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: 1.25-2.5 mg once daily, alone or in conjunction with other antihypertensives. Oedema Adult: 2.5 mg once daily increased t... View More
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Contraindication
Anuria, severe hepatic impairment.
Mode of Action
Indapamide enhances excretion of sodium, chloride and water by interfering with the transport of sodium ions across the renal tubular epithelium.
Precaution
Pregnancy, lactation, elderly, renal impairment, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricaemia, DM, lupus erythematosus. Lactation: not known if exc... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Hypotension,Palpation,Flushing,Dizziness,Lightheadedness,Vertigo,Headache,Weakness,Restlessness,Drowsiness,Fatigue,Lethargy,Malaise,Anorexia,Naus... View More
Interaction
Additive effect with other antihypertensive agents and diuretics. Increased chance of hypokalaemia with corticosteroids, corticotropin and amphotericin.... View More
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