Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps the body get rid of extra salt and water. It also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.
Take hydrochlorothiazide by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
Take hydrochlorothiazide regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help remember, take hydrochlorothiazide at the same time.
Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
Take with meals.
Change position slowly.
Include potassium rich foods in diet such as bananas and orange juice.
If you have diabetes, check blood sugar level regularly and inform prescriber about changes.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medication is used for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive (increased blood pressure) patients and for treating edema (excess fluid in the body) associated with heart disease. It can also be used to treat Nephrotic Syndrome.
Side Effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience dizziness, headache, edema (collection of body fluid in tissues and body cavities), and fatigue. If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor.
Warnings
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor before using hydrochlorothiazide during pregnancy for a better analysis.
Lactation
Consult your doctor before using hydrochlorothiazide during lactation for a better analysis.
Driving
Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.
Liver
Consult your doctor before using hydrochlorothiazide for a better analysis if you have liver disease.
Kidney
Consult your doctor before using hydrochlorothiazide for a better analysis if you have kidney disease.
Alcohol
The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using hydrochlorothiazide.
Precautions
Patients who are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or any of its components should consult the doctor before taking it. If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements, or herbal products are taken then consult the doctor before using hydrochlorothiazide. If any sort of swelling is experienced, consult your doctor immediately. Using hydrochlorothiazide, especially in high concentrations, might result in severe allergy.
Contraindications
Hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated for use in patients with heart diseases.
FAQS
What does this medicine treat?
It is used in the management of increased blood pressure. It does so by acting on the kidneys.
Does it pose an effect on urine output too?
Yes, an increased urinary flow is observed.
Is it used as an analgesic as well?
No, it is not. But if increased blood pressure is posing any painful effect on the body, this medicine’s effect might decrease pain effect secondarily.
Patients with kidney problems are advised a low salt diet. Should one continue this diet plan while on this medicine?
No, you should have a normal diet. This is so because one loses a lot of sodium through urine while using this medicine, so a complete healthy meal is a compulsion.
Will it cause kidney stone formation?
No research or complaint regarding this issue came across as yet. But it is advised to talk to your physician for further queries.
What does losartan do?
It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten, hence, lowering blood pressure.
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet.
Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What is the dosage of losartan?
The recommended dosage for adults is 50mg once daily.
Can children take losartan?
This medication can not be given to children under 6 years of age.
How to administer this medicine?
This medicine mostly used orally (through mouth). The dosage is dependent on the severity of the condition and response to treatment.
Not recommended for children.
How long does it take for losartan to work?
This medicine takes approximately 6 hours to reach peak action.
What time of day should you take losartan?
It is recommended to take this medication in the morning and preferably at the same time each day.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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