Lozol
Formulated to address blood pressure, utilized to mitigate fluid retention and to support heart function in hypertension.
Strengths: 1.5 · 2.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Natrilix
- Therapeutic class
Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Thiazide-like Diuretic
- Contraindications
severe renal failure; hepatic encephalopathy; severe hypokalaemia
- Minor side effects
dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
hypokalaemia; hyponatraemia; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Servier
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
lithium; corticosteroids; ace inhibitors
- Age restrictions
Adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid use. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
monitor potassium levels; caution in patients with gout; use with care in elderly patients
Serious side effects
arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention; severe dehydration — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to address blood pressure, utilized to mitigate fluid retention and to support heart function in hypertension.
Mechanism of action
Indapamide is a diuretic that acts by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the renal distal convoluted tubule, which increases water excretion and decreases vascular peripheral resistance.
Lozol
Formulated to address blood pressure, utilized to mitigate fluid retention and to support heart function in hypertension.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Indapamide
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 1.5 mg579-1-5-mg-5386
- 90 tablets - 2.5 mg579-2-5-mg-5392