Indapamide (By mouth)
in-DAP-a-mide
Treats high blood pressure and the salt and fluid retention that occurs with heart failure. This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).
Drug classes
Cardiovascular Agent (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Indapamide belongs to the group of medicines known as diuretics. It is commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
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.
Indapamide is also used to help reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine.
Indapamide is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
This medicine should usually be taken in the morning.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines and foods can affect how indapamide works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:
Digoxin Corticosteroid Lithium, .
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to indapamide or sulfa drugs.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, lupus, gout, or trouble urinating. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Confusion, weakness, and muscle twitching
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, uneven heartbeat
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Lozol
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
