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Aquazide 12.5 Tablet

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Product introduction

Aquazide 12.5 Tablet 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.

Aquazide 12.5 Tablet 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 up 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, dizziness, and weakness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, its better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it. You must inform doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

Benefits of Aquazide Tablet

In Treatment of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Aquazide 12.5 Tablet 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 Aquazide 12.5 Tablet regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

Side effects of Aquazide Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aquazide

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Altered blood lipid level
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness

How to use Aquazide 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. Aquazide 12.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Aquazide Tablet works

Aquazide 12.5 Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Aquazide 12.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aquazide 12.5 Tablet 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aquazide 12.5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aquazide 12.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Aquazide 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Aquazide 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Aquazide Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Aquazide 12.5 Tablet, 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

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Quick tips

  • Aquazide 12.5 Tablet helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking Aquazide 12.5 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness. 
  • It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Aquazide 12.5 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 
  • Aquazide 12.5 Tablet helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It may cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Aquazide 12.5 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
  • You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking Aquazide 12.5 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness. 
  • It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzothiadiazines (Thiazides)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Thiazide Diuretics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Aquazide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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Myself is high B.P patients .There is some swelling in the face today . what is going on?
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Which tablet is best for high blood pressure.I am taking telmisim 40 Which tablet is best for high blood pressure. I am taking telmisim 40
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Depends on your blood pressure range kidney and heart functions
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