CHLORZEN 12.5 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg
Manufacturer
Innovative Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONCHLORZEN 12.5 contains Chlorthalidone which belongs to the group of medicines called Diuretics. It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. It also reduces fluid accumulation (edema) from the body that is caused due to certain liver or kidney diseases. It also helps in the management of diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is a very rare condition in which the patient experiences excessive loss of fluids from the body in the form of urine. It happens due to problems in the pituitary hormones (such as vasopressin). Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic. It removes the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. This reduces edema and other heart problems such as high blood pressure or heart failure. It can also control fluid loss in patients who are already experiencing loss of water from the body (such as in diabetes insipidus) by making the kidneys produce less urine. Before taking CHLORZEN 12.5, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, problems in urination, having gout, diabetes mellitus or if you are on a low-salt diet. CHLORZEN 12.5 is not recommended for use in women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or on breastfeeding. CHLORZEN 12.5 may make you feel dizzy while standing up or moving suddenly. Therefore, be cautions while you drive or operate any heavy tools. It may also alter the levels of certain electrolytes (such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride) in the body which may cause such as muscle weakness, muscle twitching, abnormal heartbeat, tiredness, confusion, or headache. To avoid this, your doctor will closely monitor your serum electrolyte levels periodically during management with CHLORZEN 12.5.
Uses
OF CHLORZEN 12.5Used to manage: hypertension fluid retention (edema) heart failure diabetes insipidus
How It Works
CHLORZEN 12.5 removes extra excess fluids from the body. It acts by preventing the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys. This relaxes blood vessels and reduces elevated blood pressure. It also improves blood flow through the blood vessels and protect the functions of heart. On a contrary, CHLORZEN 12.5 can also control fluid loss in patients who are already experiencing loss of water and electrolytes from the body (such as in diabetes insipidus). During conditions with excessive fluid loss, preventing of sodium and chloride reabsorption in the kidneys by chlorthalidone would make the kidneys produce less urine and therefore controls fluid loss in patients with diabetes insipidus.
Directions for Use
Take CHLORZEN 12.5 as advised by your physician. Swallow CHLORZEN 12.5 with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew CHLORZEN 12.5. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking CHLORZEN 12.5 unless your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
CHLORZEN 12.5COMMON signs of low blood potassium levels (such as muscle weakness, muscle twitching or abnormal heartbeat) signs of low blood sodium levels (such as tiredness, confusion, muscle twitching, fits) signs of high blood sugar levels (such as tiredness, weakness or feeling thirsty) nettle rash, skin rash low blood pressure (feeling dizzy while standing up) loss of appetite upset stomach impotence in men UNCOMMON gout (painful and swollen joints) RARE increased blood calcium levels (causing anxiety, eye pain, stomach pain) jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes caused by liver or blood problems) abnormal heartbeat (fast, irregular heartbeats and fainting) tingling sensation headache nausea, vomiting, stomach pain constipation, diarrhoea low CBC levels making you bleed or bruise easily or to get infected more often breathing difficulties
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCHLORZEN 12.5 is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGCHLORZEN 12.5 is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking CHLORZEN 12.5. KIDNEYCHLORZEN 12.5 is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems like kidney stones, or if you are not passing any urine at all. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERCHLORZEN 12.5 is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems. It should be used with caution in any other liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take CHLORZEN 12.5 if you are allergic to Chlorthalidone. HEART DISEASECHLORZEN 12.5 should be used with caution in patients with heart problems other than high blood pressure or heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSCHLORZEN 12.5 is not recommended for use if you: have low levels of sodium, potassium, or calcium in the blood ever had gout have Addison’s disease (a condition where your adrenal gland does not work properly) Before taking CHLORZEN 12.5, inform your doctor if you: are on a low-salt diet have diabetes mellitus (increased blood sugar levels caused due to insulin deficiency) have high cholesterol levels experience trouble in vision or eye pain Use in pediatrics: CHLORZEN 12.5 should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients. Use in geriatrics: CHLORZEN 12.5 should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interaction: Before taking CHLORZEN 12.5, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following: medicines used to manage heart problems such as high blood pressure (Ex. lisinopril, propranolol, methyldopa, bosentan, amlodipine, guanethidine) medicines used to manage allergic and inflammatory conditions and immune reactions (Ex. prednisolone, betamethasone) adrenocorticotropic hormone (used to manage deficiency of cortisol in the body) medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. cyclophosphamide, methotrexate) medicines used to manage asthma (Ex. salbutamol, formoterol) amphotericin B (a medicine used to manage fungal infections) carbenoxolone (a medicine used to manage ulcers) medicines used to manage high blood sugar levels (Ex. insulin, chlorpropamide, glibenclamide) digoxin (a medicine used to manage irregular heartbeat) lithium (a medicine used to manage mental illness) medicines used to manage stomach spasms or cramps (Ex. atropine, hyoscine) colestyramine (a medicine used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease) amantadine (a medicine used to manage Parkinson’s disease, viral infections) allopurinol (a medicine used to manage gout) medicines used to relieve pain or manage rheumatism (Ex. aspirin, indomethacin) ciclosporin (a medicine used to prevent graft rejection or auto-immune diseases) medicines used for replacement therapy (Ex. calcium salts or vitamin D) B. Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid low-salt diet while taking CHLORZEN 12.5 as it may reduce the amount of salt in your body. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more CHLORZEN 12.5, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Chlorthalidone Pharmacological Category : Thiazide diuretic Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Fluid retention, Heart Failure, Diabetes insipidus Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep CHLORZEN 12.5 out of reach of children Store CHLORZEN 12.5 at room temperature