Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | INDAPAMIDE |
| Drug Class | DIURETICS |
| Chapter | Cardiovascular System |
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This is a mild diuretic which is a vasodilator. Indications: essential hypertension. Cautions: avoid diuretics, liable to cause hypokalaemia; monitor plasma potassium and urate levels in the elderly, gout and in patients on digoxin, hyperparathyroidism, porphyria. Contra-indications: severe hepatic or renal impairment. Side Effects: nausea, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, rashes, slight weight loss; postural hypotension, hypokalemia. Dose: 1.5 mg in the morning |
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