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Description
Ind SR Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) used alone or in combination with other medications in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is also used to treat excess fluid build-up in your body tissues caused by various medical conditions, including heart or kidney disease. This medicine works by increasing the elimination of extra water and salt from your body. This helps in controlling your blood pressure as well as reducing swelling due to fluid build-up.
Ind SR Tablet shows side effects like headache, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, etc. You may also experience increased urination, which is one of the ways by which this medicine reduces blood pressure. These side effects are mostly temporary and go away on their own. Consult your doctor if they do not resolve with time or worsen.
Ind SR Tablet can be taken with or without food. For ease of remembering, take this medicine around the same time every day. Follow appropriate lifestyle changes like taking a low salt and low-fat diet and exercising regularly to get the maximum benefits. This medicine is generally prescribed for long-term use. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Ind SR Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Use this medicine with caution if you have kidney or liver problems or diabetes (high blood sugar levels). Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications or if you have any other medical conditions. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking Ind SR Tablet.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Ind SR Tablet
Indap 1.5 mg Tablet Sr
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Inditor 1.5 mg Tablet Sr
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Lorvas 1.5 mg Tablet Sr
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Natritor 1.5 mg Tablet Sr
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ind SR Tablet
Dry mouth
Hypotension
Itching or rash
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Headache
Muscle cramps
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Irregular heartbeat
Uses of Ind SR Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Oedema
Oedema is swelling caused due to excess fluid build-up in the body's tissues. It occurs most often in the legs, feet, and ankles but can also affect other parts of the body. Ind SR Tablet is used to reduce oedema associated with various medical conditions, including heart or kidney disease.
Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of blood vessels is too high. High blood pressure, if untreated, can cause health conditions such as heart attack and stroke (a condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to the brain). Ind SR Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, alone or in combination with other medications.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Ind SR Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Ind SR Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ind SR Tablet as it may increase the risk of dizziness, low blood pressure, etc. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, like driving vehicles or operating machines, while taking this medicine.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Ind SR Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
It is unknown whether Ind SR Tablet is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is unknown whether Ind SR Tablet passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Ind SR Tablet if you are allergic to it. A serious allergic reaction to this medicine is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Anuria
Anuria is a condition where the kidney is unable to produce urine. Ind SR Tablet is not recommended in anuria as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
It is unknown whether Ind SR Tablet is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
It is unknown whether Ind SR Tablet passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Volume and electrolyte depletion
Ind SR Tablet may alter the blood volume and electrolyte levels in your body. Close monitoring of blood pressure and electrolyte levels is necessary while taking this medicine. Report any symptoms such as weakness, lethargy, dry mouth muscle pain, drowsiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, etc., to your doctor immediately.
Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease (the immune system attacks its own tissues) that causes inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs such as the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, blood vessels, etc. Ind SR Tablet should be used with caution as it may worsen the condition and activate the symptoms of lupus erythematosus, such as joint pain, rash, fever, and fatigue.
Driving or operating machines
Ind SR Tablet may affect your mental focus as it can cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, such as driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Ind SR Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Ind SR Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ind SR Tablet as it may increase the risk of dizziness, low blood pressure, etc. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, like driving vehicles or operating machines, while taking this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Cisapride
Lithium
Amiodarone
Insulin
Disease interactions
Diabetes
Ind SR Tablet may increase the blood sugar levels and should be used with caution if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels). Generally, these effects are reversible after stopping this medicine. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine. Suitable dose adjustments may be required based on your clinical condition.
Hyperuricaemia
Ind SR Tablet should be used with caution if you have hyperuricaemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) as this medicine may decrease uric acid excretion from the body and worsen your condition. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Liver Disease
Ind SR Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems due to an increase in the risk of side effects. Report any symptoms of tremors, confusion, or jaundice (yellow skin discolouration due to increased level of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells) to your doctor on priority.
Kidney Disease
Ind SR Tablet may cause azotemia (elevated levels of urea and other nitrogen compounds in the blood) if you have kidney problems. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function periodically and recommend appropriate dose adjustments, if necessary, based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Thyroid function tests
Ind SR Tablet may decrease the serum protein-bound iodine levels. This factor should be taken into account when interpreting thyroid function tests' results. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines before undergoing thyroid function tests.
Take Ind SR Tablet as advised by your doctor. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Take Ind SR Tablet around the same time every day so that it is easy to remember.
Take Ind SR Tablet during the daytime to avoid frequent urination at night.
Ind SR Tablet is prescribed for long-term use, so do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
For maximum benefits, adapt lifestyle changes like eating a low sodium and low-fat diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, etc., along with taking this medicine.
Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function and electrolytes levels while you are taking Ind SR Tablet.
Ind SR Tablet may cause dizziness, so be careful while standing up from a sitting or lying down position.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ind SR Tablet works by increasing the excretion of water and sodium from the kidneys. This helps in bringing down the blood pressure as well as swelling.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Thiazide diuretics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Jul 2022
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