Indapamide Tablets
Developed to alleviate high blood pressure and indicated to support cardiovascular health, this diuretic is utilized to manage hypertension.
Strengths: 1.5 · 2.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Natrilix SR
- Therapeutic class
Thiazide-like diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Sulfonamide diuretic
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; headache
- Moderate side effects
hypokalaemia; hyponatraemia; hyperuricaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Servier Laboratories
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Drug interactions
lithium; corticosteroids; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to sulfonamides; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment; hypokalaemia
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood electrolyte levels; use with caution in elderly patients; may cause sensitivity to sun
Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis — requires immediate medical attention; angioedema — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate high blood pressure and indicated to support cardiovascular health, this diuretic is utilized to manage hypertension.
Mechanism of action
Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic that acts on the renal distal convoluted tubule to inhibit sodium reabsorption. This increases the excretion of water, sodium, and chloride, reducing plasma volume and peripheral resistance to lower blood pressure.
Indapamide Tablets
Developed to alleviate high blood pressure and indicated to support cardiovascular health, this diuretic is utilized to manage hypertension.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Indapamide
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 1.5 mg1396-1-5-mg-16739
- 90 tablets - 2.5 mg1396-2-5-mg-16745