Hydrochlorothiazide

Last updated 13 Jun 2023 | 11:26 AM (UTC)

Hydrochlorothiazide Uses

Hydrochlorothiazide is used in Hypertension (high blood pressure). It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How Hydrochlorothiazide works

Hydrochlorothiazide 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.

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Medicine brands for Hydrochlorothiazide

Aquazide

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹9 to ₹18

2 variant(s)

Hctz

Glowsun India Labs Pvt Ltd

₹10 to ₹10

1 variant(s)

Hzd

Morepen Laboratories Ltd

₹11 to ₹18

2 variant(s)

Dizide

Kenn Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Expert advice for Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Hydrochlorothiazide 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 Hydrochlorothiazide, 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.