Clordone 12.5 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Maxford Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Chlorthalidone (12.5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Thiazide (Related heterocyclics) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport) |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 750 |
FAQ
Does Clordone 12.5 cause skin cancer?
No, there have been no reports of Clordone 12.5 causing skin cancer. However, in rare cases, this medicine can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual. If you are exposed to direct sunlight you may get skin rash, so wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Clordone 12.5?
No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Clordone 12.5. Taking alcohol with Clordone 12.5 may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.
What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Clordone 12.5?
If you take more than the prescribed dose of Clordone 12.5, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.
Does Clordone 12.5 increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?
Yes, Clordone 12.5 may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Clordone 12.5 is very rare.
Can I take ibuprofen with Clordone 12.5?
This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Clordone 12.5, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.
What if you forget to take Clordone Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Clordone 12.5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Clordone 12.5 Tablet Reviews
Clordone 12.5 is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.
Clordone 12.5 makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.
Clordone 12.5 makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.
How Clordone 12.5 Tablet Works
Clordone 12.5 is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
How to Use Clordone 12.5 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clordone 12.5 is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Clordone 12.5 Tablet
- In Treatment of Edema: Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Clordone 12.5 helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
- In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Clordone 12.5 is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
Uses of Clordone 12.5 Tablet
- Treatment of Edema
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Clordone 12.5 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clordone 12.5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Clordone 12.5 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.Its slow clearance may lead to accumulation in the infant.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clordone 12.5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clordone 12.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Clordone 12.5 is not recommended in these patients.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Clordone 12.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Liver
CAUTION
Clordone 12.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clordone 12.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Clordone 12.5 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clordone 12.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Clordone 12.5 as it may increase the dizziness.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Clordone 12.5, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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