Indapamide (Lozol)

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Indapamide (Lozol)

Brand Names: Lozol
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Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Indapamide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Indapamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What isIndapamide (Lozol)used for?

  • Edema
  • Hypertension
  • Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
  • Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
  • Hypertensive Renal Disease
  • Hypertensive Retinopathy
  • Renovascular Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Encephalopathy
  • Hypertensive Heart Disease

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutIndapamide (Lozol)?

You should not use indapamide if you are allergic to it, or if:

  • you are unable to urinate; or
  • you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

To make sure indapamide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

  • cirrhosis or other liver disease;
  • kidney disease;
  • low levels of potassium or sodium in your blood;
  • gout;
  • diabetes;
  • lupus; or
  • if you are on a low-salt diet.

Indapamide is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether indapamide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Indapamide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

User Reviews & Rating

Overall rating forIndapamide (Lozol)

1.3
out of 5
(28 Reviews)
Side Effects
1.6
Easy to Use
3.3
Effectiveness
2.5
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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofIndapamide (Lozol)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

马上打电话给你的医生如果你有e的迹象lectrolyte imbalance, such as:

  • drowsiness, lack of energy, feeling tired;
  • leg cramps, muscle weakness or limp feeling;
  • severe weakness, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady;
  • fast or irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, feeling restless;
  • numbness or tingling;
  • vomiting, constipation;
  • headache, confusion, slurred speech;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • dry mouth, increased thirst; or
  • little or no urinating.

Common side effects may include:

  • dizziness;
  • weakness, tiredness;
  • back pain, muscle cramps;
  • feeling anxious or agitated;
  • headache; or
  • runny nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Can I takeIndapamide (Lozol)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

B
No evidence of risk in humans
Based on FDA pregnancy categories

Indapamide is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether indapamide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while takingIndapamide (Lozol)?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeIndapamide (Lozol)?

UseIndapamide (Lozol)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Indapamide is usually taken once per day in the morning. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

打电话给你的医生如果你有持续的呕吐或diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medicine, which can lead to severely low blood pressure or a serious electrolyte imbalance.

While using indapamide, you may need frequent medical tests and blood pressure checks. Your blood and urine may both be tested if you have been vomiting or are dehydrated.

If you are being treated for high blood pressure,keep using this medicine even if you feel well.High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofIndapamide (Lozol)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.Do nottake extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose Signs

What happens if I overdose onIndapamide (Lozol)?

Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, thirst, and muscle pain or weakness.

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on:Indapamide (Lozol), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingIndapamide (Lozol), call 911
911

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