Inco-SR1.5mg
Rx- Generic:
- Indapamide
- Company:
- Albion Laboratories Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 5
At a glance
Indapamide — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Indapamide 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. Indapamide 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, and dizziness. 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. Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Indications
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Mechanism of action
Indapamide enhances excretion of sodium, chloride and water by interfering with the transport of sodium ions across the renal tubular epithelium.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Hypertension Adult: 1.25-2.5 mg once daily, alone or in conjunction with other antihypertensives. Oedema Adult: 2.5 mg once daily increased to 5 mg daily after 1 wk if needed. Child Dose: Safety & efficacy not established
Administration
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. Indapamide may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Indapamide, 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
Common: • Dizziness • Headache • Fatigue • Nausea • Gastrointesinal symptoms • Muscle cramp
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Indapamide may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you. Avoid alcohol intake while taking Natrilix SR 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 Natrilix SR 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.
Contraindications
Anuria, severe hepatic impairment.
Drug interactions
Additive effect with other antihypertensive agents and diuretics. Increased chance of hypokalaemia with corticosteroids, corticotropin and amphotericin. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of lithium toxicity. Hypokalaemia enhances digitalis toxicity with cardiac gycosides.
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] Indapamide may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Indapamide is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Indapamide is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Indapamide should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Indapamide may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Indapamide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indapamide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
i have bp and i am taking olmax-am and natrilix sr tablet. i have undergoing some problems like sleeping.can you suggest any other medicine of low cost. seems to be getting good medications I am a patient of hypertension Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician. Some times I had lot of hypertension Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly. I have high blood pressure n thyroid Send blood test reportsCBC , ESR, sr. Creat , BUN, HBA1C and blood pressure with latest thyroid profile including free t3 and Ft4And what med you taking I am taking Cardace 2.5mg concor cor 2.5mg I used to have normal blood pressure but from last few days my blood pressure has increased with figures such as 158/88 147/81 166/92 With pulse under normal range of 62 to 68. I have been prescribed Natrilix Sr 1.5mg to control blood pressure. I am allergical to sulfa drugs & need a confirmation whether i can go ahead with the drug. Regards Stick to your previous medications. Decrease your salt intake and let me know your weight also. Get BP checked weekly only High blood pressure, breathing issues Do yoga and pranayam regularly, take halleezy tablet 2 tablet twice Hypertension blood pressure pro Bp any medicine u taking Wait loss and high blood pressure Take medohar guggul 2 tab twice, vrikshamla tablet twice with water, do yoga and pranayam