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About Aquazide 12.5 Tablet

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (which increase the production of urine). It is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). Diuretics are sometimes called 'water pills' because they make you urinate more. Besides this HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE also sometimes used to help you urinate when your kidneys aren't working properly.

Uses of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Oedema

Medicinal Benefits of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet

When you take HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, the blood vessels in your body will be relaxed, and it will help in lowering the blood pressure. Also, it relaxes the blood vessels and helps to improve the blood flow. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. Besides, this relieves oedema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

Directions for Use

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your doctor. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate. Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.

Side Effects of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet

Like other medications, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE also has certain side effects, but it is not mandatory for anyone to experience them. In certain cases, you may experience hypotension (low blood pressure), dehydration, headache, somnolence (excessive sleepiness), fatigue, reduced levels of potassium and magnesium in your blood. However, if the side effects are persistent or if you experience any other side effect continuously while taking HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before using HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, eye problem (glaucoma), asthma, increased uric acid level (gout), diabetes, or allergic to antibiotics (like sulpha drugs or penicillin). HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be given to the people allergic to HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE may interact with other Other diuretics, blood pressure-lowering drugs (metoprolol, ramipril, atorvastatin), and can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), anti-depression medicines (lithium), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), anti-diabetic drugs (metformin) and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin) etc. If you are taking any of the above, speak with your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease, or heart failure, gout, low serum potassium (hypokalemia), patients with nil urine output (anuria) etc.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to avoid unpleasant side-effects

PREGNANCY

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor

BREAST FEEDING

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be used when breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor

DRIVING

It is not recommended to drive after taking HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE as it may occasionally cause drowsiness.

LIVER

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current liver conditions.

KIDNEY

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current kidney conditions