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| Brand Name | Hydrochlorothiazide |
| Generic Name | Hydrochlorothiazide |
| Category | Blood Pressure |
| Medication | 12.5 and 25 mg |
What is Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) and what are its uses?
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) is a diuretic. Diuretics increase the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose water and salt.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) helps to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is not a cure.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) also reduces the swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease.
How does Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) treat?
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) is a type of medicine called a thiazide diuretic. Thiazide diuretics act in the kidneys, where they increase the production of urine.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) works by causing the kidneys to increase the amount of salts, such as potassium and sodium that are filtered out of the blood and into the urine. When these salts are filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, water is also drawn alongside. As Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) increases the removal of salts from the blood, it also causes more water to be drawn out of the blood and into the urine.
Removing water from the blood decreases the volume of fluid circulating through the blood vessels, which decreases the pressure within the blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) therefore lowers blood pressure.
Dosage: How should you take Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)?
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) Dosage for Adults
The usual prescribed dose of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) in case of water retention is 25 milligrams to 100 milligrams per day. Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) may be taken in a single dose or in divided doses as prescribed by your physician.
The usual prescribed dose of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) for treatment of Hypertension is 25 milligrams as a single dose. Your doctor may increase the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) to 50 milligrams, as a single dose or divided into 2 doses. Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) dosages should be adjusted when used with other high blood pressure medications.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) Dosage for Children
Doses of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) for children should be adjusted according to weight, generally 0.5 to 1 milligram per pound of body weight in 1 or 2 doses per day. Infants under 2 years should not receive more than 37.5 milligrams per day, and children aged 2 to 12 should not get more than 100 milligrams a day. Infants under 6 months may need 1.5 milligrams per pound per day in 2 doses.
Have you skipped your Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) dose?
If you miss a dose of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide), take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide).
If you take too much of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)?
Incase of an overdose with Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) seek medical emergency immediately.
Store Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused amount of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) after the expiry date.
Effect of other drugs consumed with Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)
The following drugs may interact with Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide). They may increase or decrease the activity of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)
Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)?
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) should not be used if you suffer from severely decreased kidney or liver function, or high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia), failure of the normal flow of bile from the liver to the intestines (cholestasis) or blockage of the bile duct (biliary obstruction).
Do not use Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) if you suffer from low potassium blood levels that cannot be corrected (refractory hypokalaemia).
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
What should you watch for while taking Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)?
Inform your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure regularly. Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure should be, and when you should contact him or her. You must not get dehydrated; ask your prescriber or health care professional how much fluid you need to drink a day. Do not stop taking Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) except on your prescriber's advice.
Watch your diet while you are taking Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your prescriber or health care professional about both potassium and sodium intake. Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) can make your body lose potassium and you may need an extra supply. Too high or too low potassium can cause problems. Some foods have high potassium content such as bananas, coconuts, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, peaches, grapefruit juice, tomato juice, and orange juice.
You may get dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you lightheaded, dizzy and increase confusion. Avoid or limit intake of alcoholic drinks.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) can make your skin more sensitive to sun or ultraviolet light. Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen (at least SPF 15). Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide).
Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) can increase the amount of sugar in blood or urine. If you are a diabetic keep a close check on blood and urine sugar.
Possible Side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide)
Side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:
