Indamid SR 1.5 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Indapamide
Company	Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Treats essential hypertension
Effective in treating hypertension in patients with renal function impairment
Treats 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 in the morning
Can be combined with other categories of anti-hypertensive agents
Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients

Interaction

May 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
Mothers taking Indapamide should not breastfeed

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 include allergies, skin rashes, epigastric pain, nausea, photosensitivity, dizziness, weakness, paraesthesia
Supportive and symptomatic treatment
Correction of electrolyte abnormalities

Therapeutic Class

Thiazide diuretics & related drugs

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place
Protect from light and moisture

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