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Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG

Uses:

Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema. The detailed uses of Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Management of Hypertension: Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet is a diuretic medication that helps lower high blood pressure by removing excess fluid from the body, reducing blood volume, and relaxing blood vessels.<br/>• Treatment of Edema: Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet is used to treat swelling caused by excess fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disorders.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

When you take Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet , the blood vessels in your body will be relaxed, which will help lower the blood pressure. Also, it relaxes the blood vessels and helps to improve the blood flow. It helps in losing excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. Besides, this relieves oedema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

FAQs

Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet treats high blood pressure and oedema (a fluid build-up in the body).

It is a medical term for fluid retention. Due to oedema, the affected area starts swelling up. If it does not subside, please consult your doctor immediately.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

Yes, prolonged intake of Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet may decrease your potassium levels in the bloodstream. So, it is better to ask your doctor about foods high in potassium like bananas or orange juice. Besides this, consult a doctor regarding the use of table salt or sodium chloride or salt substitute containing potassium.

Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet may make you more skin more sensitive to the sun and may also increase your risk for skin cancer if used for a long time. Try to limit your time in the sun and avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. You can also use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

If you miss a dose of Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet , then take the missed dose as soon as you remember and if it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking a regular dose. Avoid taking the double dose to make up for the missed one.

No, Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a diuretic that works on the kidneys to remove excess water and salt from the body.

Take Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet daily only if it is prescribed by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet contains hydrochlorothiazide as its active substance.

You are recommended to take your doctor’s advice before taking Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet for kidney stones. Do not self-medicate.

Hydrazide 12.5 mg Tablet causes side effects such as hypotension(low blood pressure), dehydration, headache, fatigue, reduced levels of potassium and magnesium in your body. Please, consult the doctor if these persist longer.