Hydrochlorothiazide
Introduction
Generic name: Hydrochlorothiazide (oral route)
Drug class: Thiazide diuretics
Storage : Store below 30°C
Aquazide Introduction
Aquazide 12.5 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.
Aquazide 12.5 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.
Uses
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treatment of Edema
Benefits
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Aquazide 12.5 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.
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Aquazide 12.5 Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take Aquazide 12.5 Tablet regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
Directions for 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. Aquazide 12.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Aquazide 12.5 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.
What if you miss tablet intake?
If you miss a dose of Aquazide 12.5 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.
Side effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aquazide
Headache
Nausea
Altered blood lipid level
Weakness
Dizziness