Edema:
Indications for: Indapamide
Edema.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 2.5mg once daily in the AM. After 1 week, may increase to 5mg daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
Indapamide Contraindications:
Anuria. Sulfonamide allergy.
Indapamide Warnings/Precautions:
Renal or hepatic impairment. Arrhythmia. Diabetes. Gout. SLE. Postsympathectomy. Excessive fluid loss. Monitor electrolytes, uric acid, glucose, and renal function. K+ supplements or K+-sparing diuretics may be needed. Discontinue if electrolyte disorders develop rapidly. Acute angle-closure glaucoma (with or without acute myopia and choroidal effusions). Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Indapamide Classification:
Diuretic (indoline).
Indapamide Interactions:
Digitalis, lithium toxicity. Adjust antidiabetic medications. NSAIDs may cause renal failure. ACTH, corticosteroids increase hypokalemia risk. May potentiate other antihypertensives. May block epinephrine. May interfere with parathyroid tests.
Adverse Reactions:
Electrolyte disorders (esp. hypokalemia, hyponatremia), hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, gout, arrhythmias, headache, nervousness, blurred vision, muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, cough, GI disturbances.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Lozol.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
Hypertension:
Indications for: Indapamide
Hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 1.25mg once daily in the AM. May adjust at 4-week intervals to 2.5mg then 5mg once daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
Indapamide Contraindications:
Anuria. Sulfonamide allergy.
Indapamide Warnings/Precautions:
Renal or hepatic impairment. Arrhythmia. Diabetes. Gout. SLE. Postsympathectomy. Excessive fluid loss. Monitor electrolytes, uric acid, glucose, and renal function. K+ supplements or K+-sparing diuretics may be needed. Discontinue if electrolyte disorders develop rapidly. Acute angle-closure glaucoma (with or without acute myopia and choroidal effusions). Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Indapamide Classification:
Diuretic (indoline).
Indapamide Interactions:
Digitalis, lithium toxicity. Adjust antidiabetic medications. NSAIDs may cause renal failure. ACTH, corticosteroids increase hypokalemia risk. May potentiate other antihypertensives. May block epinephrine. May interfere with parathyroid tests.
Adverse Reactions:
Electrolyte disorders (esp. hypokalemia, hyponatremia), hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, gout, arrhythmias, headache, nervousness, blurred vision, muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, cough, GI disturbances.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Lozol.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
