Generic Name - Hydrochlorothiazide
Category - Antidiuretic drug.
Indications
High blood pressure.
Generic Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated to treat high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid (water) from the body. Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic Hydrochlorothiazide) is a diuretic. Diuretics prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Hydrochlorothiazide should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Diabetes
gout
kidney disease, small amounts of urine, or difficulty passing urine
liver disease
pancreatitis
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Hydrochlorothiazide. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Amantadine
amphotericin B
anti inflammatorydrugs
cholestyramine
colestipol
diazoxide
digoxin
dofetilide
hormones such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone
lithium
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericHydrochlorothiazide
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension is 25 milligrams as a single dose. The doctor may increase the dose to 50 milligrams, as a single dose or divided into 2 doses. Dosages should be adjusted when used with other high blood pressure medications.
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Hydrochlorothiazide side Effects include blood in urine or stools, diarrhea, dry mouth, fever or chills, sore throat, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, lower back or side pain, mood changes, muscle pain or weakness, cramps, nausea, vomiting, redness, blistering and peeling or loosening of the skin.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Hydrochlorothiazide.
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide and Pregnancy
When Generic Hydrochlorothiazide is used during pregnancy, it may cause side effects including jaundice, blood problems, and low potassium in the newborn infant. Do talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide and Breastfeeding
Generic Hydrochlorothiazide passes into breast milk and can also decrease the flow of breast milk. Therefore, you should avoid using Generic Hydrochlorothiazide during the first month of breast-feeding.
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide and Pediatric
In the absence of specific information comparing the use of thiazide diuretics in children with use in other age groups, Generic Hydrochlorothiazide is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults.
Generic for Hydrochlorothiazide and Geriatric
Studies indicate that the geriatric patients are more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of thiazide diuretics. This may result in signs of too much potassium loss. Hence, talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.
Note
The above information about Generic Hydrochlorothiazide serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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