Dydroton may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dydroton 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. ...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dydroton 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.
UNSAFE
Dydroton may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Dydroton should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dydroton may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dydroton is not recommended in these patients.
CAUTION
Dydroton should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dydroton may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dydroton is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Dydroton 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Dydroton 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.
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Uses of Dydroton
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Dydroton
Common
Headache
Nausea
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose intolerance
Altered blood lipid level
How to use Dydroton
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. Dydroton is to be taken with food.
How Dydroton works
Dydroton 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.
What if you forget to take Dydroton?
If you miss a dose of Dydroton, 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.
Quick Tips
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking CTD 12.5 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting CTD 12.5 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Hypertension
25-100 mg/day PO; usual range, 12.5-25 mg/day
Edema
50-100 mg/day PO or 100 mg PO every other day; not to exceed 200 mg/day
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl <10 mL/min: Ineffective; do not use
CrCl >10 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Severe renal impairment or anuria. Severe hepatic impairment, addison's disease, preexisting hypercalcaemia, asthma; hypersensitivity; severe allergy....
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Mode of Action
Chlortalidone is an oral, long acting antihypertensive/diuretic. It is a monosulfamyl diuretic that acts by enhancing the excretion of sodium and chlo...
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Precaution
Existing fluid and electrolyte disturbances, hepatic cirrhosis, severe heart failure, hyperuricaemia, mild to moderate renal impairment. Elderly. Moni...
Pregnancy
Available data over decades from observational studies and reports with chlorthalidone use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-ass...
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Interaction
NSAIDs antagonise hypotensive action. Suppresses action of oral anticoagulants due to reduced prothrombin activity. Increased risk of hypokalaemia whe...
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