Aquazide 25 Tablet

Aquazide 25 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 25 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. 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, dizziness, and weakness. 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.

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Treatment of Edema

Aquazide 25 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.

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 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Altered blood lipid level
• Weakness
• Dizziness

AlcoholUNSAFE

Aquazide 25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aquazide 25 Tablet 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.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aquazide 25 Tablet 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.

DrivingUNSAFE

Aquazide 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Aquazide 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aquazide 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Aquazide 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Aquazide 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aquazide 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Aquazide 25 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.\\n

Chemical Class

Benzothiadiazines (Thiazides)

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac

Action Class

Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)