Hypen SR 1.5 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (4 x 14: ৳ 336.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 84.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Indapamide |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of essential hypertension
- Treatment of hypertension in patients with renal function impairment
- Treatment of salt and fluid retention associated with congestive heart failure
Pharmacology
- Diuretic antihypertensive
- Causes vasodilation
- Inhibits passage of calcium and other ions
- Decreases vascular hyperreactivity
- Reduces total peripheral and arteriolar resistance
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet daily
- Preferably in the morning
Interaction
- May add to or potentiate the action of other antihypertensive drugs
- May decrease arterial responsiveness to norepinephrine
- Should not be given concomitantly with lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
- Severe renal failure
- Hepatic encephalopathy or severe hepatic failure
- Hypokalaemia
Side Effects
- Headache
- Anorexia
- Gastric irritation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended in pregnant women
- Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring of potassium and uric acid serum levels recommended
- Close monitoring for patients with a history of allergy to sulfonamide derivatives
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: allergies, skin rashes, epigastric pain, nausea, photosensitivity, dizziness, weakness, paraesthesia
- Treatment: supportive and symptomatic, directed at correcting electrolyte abnormalities
Therapeutic Class
- Thiazide diuretics & related drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture