Htz 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Htz 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
Htz may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Htz should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Htz may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Htz is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Htz should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Htz may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Htz 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Htz 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 Htz
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Htz
Common
Headache
Nausea
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose intolerance
Altered blood lipid level
How to use Htz
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. Htz is to be taken with food.
How Htz works
Htz 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 Htz?
If you miss a dose of Htz, 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
Htz helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
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 Htz 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 Htz, 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.
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Initially, 12.5 mg, may increase to 25-50 mg once daily as necessary either alone or w/ other antihypertensives.
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Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Child: <6 mth 1-3 mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses. Max: 37.5 mg daily;
6 mth to 2 yr 1-2 mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses. Max: 37....
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl <10 mL/min: Avoid use
CrCl >10 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary; not effective with CrCl <30 mL/min unless used in combination with loop diuretic
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs, anuria, severe renal impairment.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patients w/ electrolyte disturbances, history of gout, allergy or bronchial asthma, DM, parathyroid disease, hypercholesterolaemia. May exacerbate SLE...
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