Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 30 Sep 2023 | 11:36 AM (UTC)

Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine Uses

Chlorthalidone+Efonidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine works

Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine is a combination of diuretic and vasorelaxant medications. Chlorthalidone causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. It leads to reduction in blood volume. Efonidipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels. Both ingredients work to reduce blood pressure.

Common side effects of Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness

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Medicine brands for Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine

Himalaya Healthcare

Himalaya Wellness Company

₹25 to ₹600

105 variant(s)

Shelcal

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹11 to ₹373

32 variant(s)

Zincovit

Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹68 to ₹180

8 variant(s)

Orofer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹150 to ₹312

6 variant(s)

Similac

Abbott Healthcare Private Limited

₹185 to ₹995

20 variant(s)

Charak

Charak Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹28 to ₹1340

112 variant(s)

Aimil

Aimil Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

Expert advice for Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine

Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Do not stop taking Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or a very dry mouth.