URETIK 25
Tablet
Dose Type
Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg
Generic Name
Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (NPL)
Manufactured By
Information
URETIK 25 is brand name of Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg.It is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke.
Therapeutic Class
Thiazide Diuretic
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow with a glass of water. Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide may be administered with or without food. . Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
Hydrochlorothiazide: It blocks the Na Cl transporter in the distal convoluted tubule.This results in excretion of sodium, chloride and water and decreases blood pressure.
Uses
Hypertension(high blood pressure)
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity
- Anuria
- Severe renal impairment
- Severe hepatic impairment; cholestasis and biliary obstructive disorders
- Refractory hyponatraemia
- 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Precautions and Warning
- Hypotension and Intravascular volume depletion should be corrected before administration of Losartan Potassium/ Hydrochlorothiazide combination
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine.