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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthacre professional before using this drug.
INDAPAMIDE - ORAL
(in-DAP-uh-mide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Lozol
USES: Indapamide is a "water pill" (diuretic) used to treat excess body water (edema) and high blood pressure. It works by decreasing the amount of water in the body by increasing urination.
HOW TO USE: Because this medication increases urination, it is best taken eraly in the day.
This mediation may be taken with food or milk to reduce stomach upset. This medication may reduce the potassium levels in your blood.
It is advisable to eat foods or drink liquids high in potassium such as citrus juices, bananas, tomatoes, melons, and raisins to help prevent low potassium.
Salt substitutes contain potassium and may be benefciial.
Sometimes a ptoassium supplement medication will be prescribed by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may casue dizziness or lightheadedness especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to it. Rise slowly from a seated or lying position to minimize dizziness. Blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, heaadche and weakness may also occur. Inform your dcotor if any of these effects persist or worsen. Inform you doctor if your develop any of the following symptoms (possible signs of low potassium levels): muscle cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting. In the ulnikely event an allergic reaction to this drug occurs, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathnig.
If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before you take indapamide, tell your doctor your medical history, especially: heart rhythm problems, vitamin/ mineral (electrolyte) imbalances, diabetes, gout, kidney, thyroid or parathyroid problems, liver disease, urinary problems, SLE (systemic lpuus erythematosus), any allergies (especially drug allergies). Before using indapamide, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if indapamide is excreted into braest milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nurisng infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: lithium, cisapride, digoxin, other drugs used for blood pressure, cholestyramine/colestipol, diazoxide, diabetes medication.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and wekaness.
NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
MISSED DOSE: Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedlue. Do not "double up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moistrue and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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