Chlorthalidone Tablets

Chlorthalidone Tablets:  Chlorthalidone is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure, and oedema (fluid build-up in the body).  High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition where the pressure caused by the blood on the artery wall is increased. Increased blood pressure causes heart disease, abnormal heart rhythm, and other problems, such as oedema (body fluids become lodged in the tissues of hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs, causing them to become swollen).

Chlorthalidone has Chlortalodone that acts by enhancing the amount of urine that is eliminated from the kidneys. Hence, it treats hypertension and oedema. Take Chlorthalidone according to your doctor’s advice. In certain conditions, you might feel headaches, nausea, or dizziness, which will reduce over time.

Benefits:

• It dilates the blood vessels (artery’s wall lining) and assists in enhancing the flow of blood.
• It assists in losing excess water from the body through the production of more urine.
• This alleviates the amount of work on the heart and renders the heart more effective at pumping blood through the body.
• It assists in lowering high blood pressure, decreasing the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke.
• Chlorthalidone assists in reducing fluid accumulation, which lessens inflammation or swelling.

Uses:

• Chlorthalidone reduces blood pressure by eliminating excess fluid from the body.
• Chlorthalidone efficiently relieves edema (fluid retention) and swelling caused by heart, liver, or kidney disease by facilitating the elimination of excess fluid from the body.

Directions for Use:

• Carefully read the instructions before taking this medication.
• Take the medicine as directed by your medical practitioner.
• Take the whole tablet with water.
• Do not crush and chew this drug.
• Take this drug in the right dose as per your doctor.

Storage:

Keep these medicines away from a cool and dry place. Keep this drug away from children and pets. Don’t keep this drug in the sun.

Dosage:

Take this medicine at the correct dose and at the same time every day, as instructed by your doctor. Don’t consume a large amount of this medication; otherwise, it will be toxic to your body.

Side Effects:

• Bradycardia (slowing of the heart rate)
• Hyperglycemia
• Hyperuricemia (more uric acid in the blood)
• Muscle spasms
• Nausea
• Severe fatigue

Precautions:

• Take it morning with breakfast to prevent frequent nocturnal urination.
• It causes dizziness. Do not drive and avoid activities that require attention until you know how this medication affects you.
• Do not take alcohol while taking Chlorthalidone, as it can enhance dizziness.
• It could lead to a sudden drop in the sodium content in the blood. You should avoid low low-sodium diet while taking this drug.
• Check your blood pressure after initiating Chlorthalidone, and alert your doctor if it does not lower.
• Report to your doctor if you feel dizziness, fatigue, or muscle weakness that persists.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, becoming pregnant, or lactating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. Should I consume alcohol when on Chlorthalidone?

No, do not have alcohol while being treated with Chlorthalidone. Consuming alcohol together with Chlorthalidone could reduce your blood pressure levels, resulting in you feeling dizzy and lightheaded all of a sudden.

Q. Does Chlorthalidone raise uric acid? Can it lead to gout?

Yes, Chlorthalidone can raise uric acid. But gout due to Chlorthalidone is extremely uncommon.