Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Natritor 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.
Natritor 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.
Natritor 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 Natritor Tablet SR
Benefits of Natritor Tablet SR
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Natritor 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.
Side effects of Natritor 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 Natritor
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Muscle cramp
- Rash
How to use Natritor 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. Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Natritor Tablet SR works
Natritor 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
Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natritor 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
Natritor 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
Natritor 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
Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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What if you forget to take Natritor Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Natritor 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 Natritor 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 Natritor 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.
- Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR 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 Natritor 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.
- 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 Natritor 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Thiazide Diuretics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Natritor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
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Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
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Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
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If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor you
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels along with your overall treatment
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR
Once A Day
83%
Twice A Week
17%
What are you using Natritor Tablet SR for?
Hypertension *
100%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
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Average
22%
Poor
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What were the side-effects while using Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR?
No Side Effec*
67%
Headache
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Natritor Tablet SR?
Empty stomach
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR on price
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FAQs
Can Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR cause gout?
Use of Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR may impact the patients already diagnosed with gout. Inform your doctor if you have gout before starting Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of uric acid.
Can Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR increase blood sugar?
Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR.
Does Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
No, Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR make you urinate more?
Use of Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR tend to increase the frequency of urination in some patients. Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR to start working?
The action of Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR for weight loss?
No, Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR, it may be due to fluid loss and not due to body fat.
Is it safe to take Natritor 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 Natritor 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 Natritor 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 Natritor 1.5mg Tablet SR?
It is usually best to drink normal amounts of fluids while taking Natritor 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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