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Hydroflumethiazide Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Hydroflumethiazide, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Hydroflumethiazide brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Hydroflumethiazide ICD Code : Y54.5 Therapeutic Classification : DiureticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Hydroflumethiazide
International :
Diucardin
Why is Hydroflumethiazide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a diuretic, prescribed for fluid retention and hypertension.When should Hydroflumethiazide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with anuria and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Hydroflumethiazide?
PO- Edema- The recommended dose is 50-100 mg/day. Max: 200 mg/day. HTN- Initial: The recommended dose is 12.5 mg/day. Usual: 25-50 mg/day.How should Hydroflumethiazide be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Hydroflumethiazide?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of fluid and electrolyte disturbances, cirrhosis, gout, diabetes, elderly, heart, kidney or liver impairment, anuria, Addison's disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor blood glucose level in patients taking anti-diabetic drugs.
• It may cause blurred vision or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Hydroflumethiazide?
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, inflammation of pancreas, inflammation of salivary gland.Central Nervous System - Dizziness, fainting, tingling, headache and yellow vision.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and platelets; bone marrow depression and anemia.
Heart - Low blood pressure.
Skin - Bruising, photosensitivity, rash, hives, skin death, fever, and anaphylactic reactions.
Others - Fever, respiratory distress, increased blood sugar, muscle spasm, weakness, restlessness, transient blurred vision.