Hypezide50mg
Tablet
Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Hypezide may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Hypezide 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 Hypezide 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 Hypezide may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Hypezide should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hypezide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Hypezide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hypezide may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Hypezide 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 Hypezide
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Hypezide
- Headache
- Nausea
- Increased blood uric acid
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Glucose intolerance
- Altered blood lipid level
How to use Hypezide
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. Hypezide is to be taken wi... View More
How Hypezide works
Hypezide 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 Hypezide?
If you miss a dose of Hypezide, 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
- Hypezide helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
- 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 Hypezide 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 Hypezide, 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, Oedema, Diabetes insipidus, Renal tubular acidosis
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 12.5 mg, may increase to 25-50 mg once daily as necessary either alone or w/ other antihypertensives. Elderly: 12... View More
Child Dose
Oral Hypertension Child: <6 mth 1-3 mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses. Max: 37.5 mg daily; 6 mth to 2 yr 1-2 mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses. Max: 37.5 ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl <10 mL/min: Avoid use CrCl >10 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary; not effective with CrCl <30 mL/min unless used in combinat... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs, anuria, severe renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride in the distal tubules causing increased excretion of Na and water K and hydrogen ions.
Precaution
Patients w/ electrolyte disturbances, history of gout, allergy or bronchial asthma, DM, parathyroid disease, hypercholesterolaemia. May exacerbate SLE. ... View More
Side Effect
Electrolyte disturbances, weakness, hypotension, pancreatitis, jaundice, diarrhoea, vomiting, sialadenitis, cramping, constipation, gastric irritation, ... View More
Interaction
Increases toxicity of lithium. May potentiate orthostatic hypotension w/ barbiturates and narcotics. Enhanced neuromuscular blocking action of competiti... View More
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