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Description
Indapa 2.5mg is a medication containing the active ingredient Indapamide. It is primarily used to treat:
- High blood pressure (hypertension): Indapamide helps to lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of complications like heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
- Edema (fluid retention): It can also be used to treat swelling caused by excess fluid buildup in the body, often associated with conditions like congestive heart failure.
How it works:
Indapamide belongs to a class of drugs called thiazide-like diuretics, often referred to as “water pills.” Its main actions include:
- Increasing urine production: It works on the kidneys to increase the excretion of salt (sodium) and water from the body through urine. This reduces the overall fluid volume in the blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood pressure.
- Vasodilation (widening blood vessels): Indapamide also has a direct effect on blood vessels, causing them to relax and widen. This makes it easier for blood to flow through, further contributing to blood pressure reduction.
Important considerations:
- Prescription: Indapa 2.5mg is a prescription medication and should only be taken as directed by a healthcare professional.
- Once daily: It’s typically taken once a day, usually in the morning, to avoid frequent urination at night.
- Do not stop suddenly: Abruptly stopping this medication can cause a sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Side effects: Common side effects can include dizziness, headache, fatigue, muscle cramps, and increased urination. It can also affect electrolyte levels (like potassium and sodium), which your doctor may monitor with blood tests.
- Hydration: It’s important to stay well-hydrated, but follow your doctor’s advice on fluid intake, especially if you have other medical conditions.
- Avoid alcohol: Alcohol can increase dizziness and further lower blood pressure.
- Photosensitivity: Indapamide can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, so take precautions against sun exposure.
Additional information
| form | Oral Tablets |
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