Manufacturers

Swast Aushadhi Seva Generic Medicine Store

Salt Composition

Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Description

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, and weakness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, its better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it. You must inform doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 tablets

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Tablet

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Benzothiadiazines (Thiazides)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)

Primary Use

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Treatment of Edema

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)|Treatment of Edema

Common Side Effect

Headache | Nausea | Altered blood lipid level | Weakness | Dizziness

Alcoholinteraction

UNSAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactationinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CAUTION

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Yaman-2, 1st Floor, Near New English School, Pandharpur Road, Miraj-416410

How It Works

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Interaction

Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Glystal 50mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Acarboz 50mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Acarsafe 50 Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & AC 50mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Glubose 25mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & K Carb 50mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Asucrose 25mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Cgbose 25mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Cgbose 50mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide. | Genericart Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg Tablet & Discarb 25mg Tablet :

Effects of Acarbose may reduce when taken together with Hydrochlorothiazide.

Marketer Details

Swast Aushadhi Seva Generic Medicine Store | Yaman-2, 1st Floor, Near New English School, Pandharpur Road, Miraj-416410

Reference

Opie LH, Victor RG, Kaplan NM. Diuretics. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 99, 101-102. | Hydrochlorothiazide. Morgantown, West Virginia: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2011. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/040735s004,040770s003lbl.pdf | Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.scielo.br/j/jped/a/pKPFtLMX4jNH6tTtrqNwb4r/?format=pdf&lang=en