Hygroton
utilized to mitigate excess fluid retention and intended to support the management of essential hypertension.
Strengths: 6.25 · 12.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Thiazide-like Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Thiazide-like Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
- Contraindications
anuria; severe renal insufficiency; hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; muscle cramps
- Moderate side effects
hypokalaemia; hyperuricaemia; hyponatraemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
2 hours
- Duration
24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
lithium; nsaids
Precautions and warnings
monitor potassium levels; regular blood sugar checks; caution in patients with gout
Serious side effects
severe electrolyte imbalance — requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to mitigate excess fluid retention and intended to support the management of essential hypertension.
Mechanism of action
Chlorthalidone acts on the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, increasing water excretion and lowering blood pressure while maintaining efficacy over 24 hours.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Monitor closely if used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Chlorthalidone passes into breast milk; use with caution.
Hygroton
utilized to mitigate excess fluid retention and intended to support the management of essential hypertension.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Chlorthalidone
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Oedema
Available option
- 90 tablets - 12.5 mg1042-12-5-mg-13088