Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It also reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR 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.

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, fatigue, and rashes. 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 the doctor before taking it. You must inform the 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.

Uses of Excrete Tablet SR

Benefits of Excrete Tablet SR

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR 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.

In Treatment of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR 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.

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Side effects of Excrete Tablet SR

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 Excrete

Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Gastrointesinal symptoms
Muscle cramp
Rash

How to use Excrete Tablet SR

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. Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Excrete Tablet SR works

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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What if you forget to take Excrete Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR, 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.

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Quick tips

It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR, 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

i fell burning sensation during excretion and also it takes alot of time to excrete. nothing else thanks

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Seem that you have constipation. Follow these measuresHigh fibre diet e.g Wheat Bran, Vegetables and Fruits, Whole grain foods Adequate fluids Exercise Consistent bowel training; the best time to move bowels is in the morning, after eating breakfast, when the normal bowel transit and defecation reflexes are typically functioning to move the bowels.

FAQs

Can Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR cause gout?

Use of Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may impact the patients already diagnosed with gout. Inform your doctor if you have gout before starting Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR. The reason being, this medicine can increase the levels of uric acid in blood in these patients. Such patients may experience episodes of gout while on Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of uric acid.

Can Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR increase blood sugar?

Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may increase blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes as your insulin requirements may change or the dose of your antidiabetic medicines may need modification. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important in diabetes patients taking Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR.

Does Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?

No, Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR does not make you sleepy. But, if there is excessive loss of salts (hyponatremia, hypokalaemia, or electrolyte imbalance), then it may make you drowsy. Other warning signals of electrolyte imbalance include dry mouth, thirst, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, restlessness, muscle pain or cramps. Electrolyte imbalance may also lead to decreased urine output, increased heart beat and decreased blood pressure. In case you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Does Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR make you urinate more?

Use of Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR tend to increase the frequency of urination in some patients. Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR belongs to thiazide class of medicines which are diuretics. These medicines make your body get rid of extra fluid through your kidneys. This also increases the amount of salts (sodium and potassium) and water that you get rid off from the body, helping in decreasing the blood pressure.

How long does it take Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR to start working?

The action of Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR is gradual. While the initial effects may be seen within a week, it may take several months to experience the full benefits.

Can I take Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR for weight loss?

No, Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR is not a medicine for weight loss. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure and to reduce fluid overload in cases of heart failure. In case you experience weight loss while taking Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR, it may be due to fluid loss and not due to body fat.

Is it safe to take Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR if I am ill?

If you are sick or have fever with sweating or are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, you should contact your doctor. To cope up with these, you may be advised to stop Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR for 2-3 days and continue it after you are well. The reason being, if you are sick, then there can be electrolyte imbalance. Taking Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR may enhance this imbalance. Therefore, it should be stopped for 2-3 days.

How much fluid should I drink while taking Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR?

It is usually best to drink normal amounts of fluids while taking Excrete 1.5mg Tablet SR. It is important not to remain thirsty for long periods and to keep yourself hydrated. If you have heart failure or kidney failure, then you need to restrict your fluid intake after discussing with your doctor.

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