What is the most important information I should know about indapamide?
Do not use this medication if you have severe
kidney disease or are unable to urinate,
if you have severe
liver disease, or if you have
low potassium levels in your blood
(hypokalemia).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease,
gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Follow
your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases,
drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you
feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
What is indapamide?
Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing
too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Indapamide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure. This
medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Indapamide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking indapamide?
Do not use this medication if you have:
Before using indapamide, tell your doctor if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take indapamide.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether indapamide passes into breast milk or if it could cause harm
to a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take indapamide?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be
tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Your blood and urine may both be tested if you have been vomiting or are dehydrated.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you
feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store the tablets at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
Overdose symptoms of a indapamide overdose may include nausea, weakness, dizziness,
dry mouth, thirst, and muscle pain or weakness.
What should I avoid while taking indapamide?
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Follow
your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases,
drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.
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