Medicinal preparation 'Hydrochlorothiazide'. Instructions for use

The drug "Hydrochlorothiazide", analogues of the agent (for example, "Kapozid", "Iruzid", "Hypothiazid" and others) belong to the category of benzothiazine derivatives. In diabetes insipidus, a "paradoxical" effect is observed, which causes a decrease in polyuria (increased volume of urine).

Characterizing the drug "Hydrochlorothiazide", the instruction for use indicates the antihypertensive properties of the drug, manifested, as a rule, with increased blood pressure. In clinical practice, a high activity of diuretic properties of the drug is noted (the diuretic effect begins to develop during the first two hours and lasts up to ten to twelve (or more) hours with a single dose). There is a rapid absorption of the drug "hydrochlorothiazide".

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Drug preparation "Hydrochlorothiazide" instruction for use recommends for stagnant phenomena of the large and small circle of blood circulation, caused by cardiovascular insufficiency. Medication is indicated in nephritis and nephroses (except for severe forms of progressive nature with a decrease in glomerular filtration rate), cirrhosis in the liver accompanied by portal hypertension. The drug "Hydrochlorothiazide" is prescribed for toxicosis of pregnant women (edema, nephropathy), premenstrual conditions with stagnant conditions.

The drug promotes the excretion of water and sodium ions from the body, against the background of mineralocorticoids, and therefore it is recommended for the removal of edema, provoked by adrenocorticotropic hormone in the pituitary gland and hormones in the adrenal cortex. In addition, the drug reduces or prevents the increase in blood pressure caused by these medications.

Given the ability of the drug to enhance the effect of antihypertensive drugs, "Hydrochlorothiazide" is often prescribed in combination with them, especially patients with high blood pressure. Joint use of drugs can have a therapeutic effect in hypertensive malignant disease. Dosages of antihypertensive drugs against the background of the drug "hydrochlorothiazide" can be reduced.

Take medication should be inside, not liquid. They take the tablets with water in small amounts. Dosage of the drug "Hydrochlorothiazide" instructions for use recommends setting individually taking into account the severity of the disease and the effect.

One-time intake of the drug administered as a diuretic can be from 25 to 200 mg. In cases of lungs recommend from 25 to 50 mg per day, in more severe - in the knock on 100 mg. Take it one time (in the morning) or two meals before lunch. In some cases, appoint 200 mg. Subsequent increase in dosage (more than 200 mg) of the drug "Hydrochlorothiazide" instructions for use is considered impractical, due to the fact that the increase in diuresis in the future, as a rule, does not occur.

For patients in old age, lower doses (12.5 mg, one or two times a day) are recommended. Continuous administration of the drug "Hydrochlorothiazide" instruction allows for three to seven days. After that, you should take a break for three or four days. Then the reception can be continued. In mild conditions it is recommended to take the drug every other day (two).

The total duration of therapy and the duration of the course is determined in accordance with the severity, nature of the disease, tolerability, effectiveness. Therapy (especially in the first day) should be performed under the supervision of a doctor.

As clinical practice shows, the drug "Hydrochlorothiazide" is tolerated by patients quite well. However, before using it, it is necessary to consult the doctor for side effects, and also to identify the presence (or absence) of contraindications to the use of the medication.