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Hypen SR 1.5mg (Tablet)

Manufactured by: Opsonin Pharma Limited

Indapamide Similar medicine

Hypen SR is indicated for

  • Hypertension
  • Congestive heart failure

Precautions and warnings

- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Older adults
- Problems with kidney function
- Issues with fluid or electrolyte balance
- High uric acid levels
- Diabetes
- Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)

Side-effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • weakness
  • drowsiness
  • fatigue
  • agitation
  • nervousness
  • anorexia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • pain
  • diarrhoea
  • constipation
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • palpitations
  • hypokalaemia
  • hyponatraemia
  • metabolic alkalosis.

Drug Interactions

When used with other blood pressure medicines or diuretics, the effects may add up. There is a higher risk of low potassium (hypokalaemia) if taken with corticosteroids, corticotropin, or amphotericin.
Serious risks: Taking this medicine with lithium can increase the chance of lithium toxicity. Low potassium can also make heart medicine (cardiac glycosides like digitalis) more dangerous.

Contraindications

Anuria, severe hepatic impairment.

Mode of actions

Indapamide helps the body get rid of sodium, chloride, and water by blocking the movement of sodium in the kidney’s tubules.

Dosage & Administration

Hypertension
Adult: 1.25-2.5 mg once daily, alone or in conjunction with other antihypertensives.
Oedema
Adult: 2.5 mg once daily increased to 5 mg daily after 1 wk if needed.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This medicine is not allowed during pregnancy. Do not use it if you are pregnant. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict effective birth control during treatment and for six months after stopping this medicine. If you do become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and discuss your doctor right away.

There is no specific information on whether this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Considering the possible risks for the children, breastfeeding while using this medicine is not recommended and at least two weeks after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

30's pack Price : ৳150

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