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CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
Introduction : Chlorthalidone 12.5mg is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
Indication : Chlorthalidone12.5mg is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Chlorthalidone 12.5mg is also used to treat fluid retention (edema) that is caused by congestive heart failure, severe liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease,
Chlorthalidone 12.5mg is a diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps to lower blood pressure
Administration : this medicine should take drug with food
Storage : Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Mechanism of Action : High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Side Effects : Dizziness, lightheadedness, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy.
Safety Advice / Warnings : Before taking chlorthalidone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
Do report symptoms of potassium loss
Side effects may include hypotension, dizziness, and renal dysfunction
Do not drink alcohol while taking this drug, as this may aggravate hypotension.
References : Product Information: THALITONE(R) oral tablets, chlorthalidone oral tablets. Casper Pharma LLC (per FDA), East Brunswick, NJ, 2019.
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Product Information: Chlorthalidone oral tablets, chlorthalidone oral tablets. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc (per DailyMed), Cranbury, NJ, 2017.