Complete instructions for use Indapamide. Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

There are many drugs available for the treatment of hypertension. But which one is really effective? If you bought "Indapamide", the instructions for use must be strictly followed. At what pressure is the drug recommended? At elevated. The drug has a mild effect and is available in tablet form. The main active ingredient indapamide is contained in the preparation in two dosages: 1.5 and 2.5 mg.

Operating principle

The drug belongs to the group of thiazide diuretics. It lowers blood pressure (BP), eliminates swelling. The therapeutic effect is based on the ability to remove chloride ions, excess sodium, magnesium and potassium from the body through the urinary system. Calcium channels begin to function better, the elasticity of arterial and venous walls increases, they resist pressure less.

"Indapamide": pills for pressure

After taking the pill, the maximum therapeutic effect occurs in a day. A stable improvement in pressure indicators is observed after 14 days of regular intake. Absorption of active components occurs almost immediately after entering the gastrointestinal tract, then they spread with the bloodstream. How quickly the drug is absorbed depends to a small extent on food intake. Excreted by the kidneys with urine.

"Indapamide": from what pressure?

The drug is indicated for arterial hypertension along with other medicines or as the main element of monotherapy.

Tablets "Indapamide" belong to the group of diuretics and drugs for hypertension

"Indapamide" from pressure: how to take?

It is advisable to take the medicine before meals without chewing, drinking plenty of fluids. Best taken in the morning. Usually prescribed 2.5 mg of the active ingredient per day. If a positive therapeutic effect is not observed within 1–2 months, antihypertensive drugs with other pharmacological effects are included in the treatment regimen.

An increase in the dosage of the drug does not affect the effectiveness of pressure reduction, but only enhances the diuretic effect. It is better to check with the doctor in more detail how to take "Indapamide" at high pressure. To achieve a stable therapeutic effect, the medicine must be taken daily at the same time.

special instructions

To achieve a therapeutic result without negative consequences, you must adhere to the recommendations:

For elderly patients, the medicine is prescribed provided that there is no pathological condition of the kidneys of a chronic nature. During the entire course of therapy, the level of creatine and potassium ions in the blood should be monitored.

The diuretic drug "Indapamide" is able to effectively reduce blood pressure

In the 1st trimester of pregnancy, the drug is not prescribed because of the threat to the development of the fetus. In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, the drug is prescribed if the benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.
The active ingredients pass into the mother's breast milk, so the drug is contraindicated in lactation.
Clinical studies on patients under 18 years of age have not been conducted, so the drug is not prescribed for this category of patients.
At the beginning of treatment, dizziness may occur. During this period, it is undesirable to drive a vehicle or perform work that requires increased concentration.
The drug is incompatible with alcohol due to the high likelihood of developing negative consequences - a stroke, an acute form of heart failure.

The drug effectively lowers blood pressure

Side effects

The drug has a diuretic effect, so it can provoke a number of negative consequences:

hives;
angioedema;
dizziness;
feeling of weakness;
headache;
excessive nervousness;
nausea;
constipation;
violation of the functioning of the liver;
cardiopalmus;
dry cough;
anemia;
hypokalemia.

Contraindications

"Indapamide" under pressure is contraindicated in:

Anuria.
chronic arrhythmias.
Component intolerance.
Pregnancy.
Kidney dysfunction.
lactation.
diabetes mellitus.

A more detailed list of contraindications is contained in the instructions. "Indapamide" at low pressure is not prescribed.

Overdose

If the treatment regimen is not followed, overdose symptoms appear:

dry mouth;
thirst;
nausea;
weakness;
vomit.

An overdose of the drug can cause weakness in the body, drowsiness and disturbances in the digestive tract.

Drink plenty of water immediately to flush out the stomach and induce vomiting.

Combined use with other medicines

"Indapamide" - tablets for high blood pressure - can not be combined with all drugs:

NPS and salicylates. Reduce the hypotensive effect.
Medicines based on lithium salts. Increase the concentration of lithium in the blood.
Glucocorticosteroids. Reduce the hypotensive effect.
Medications with a diuretic effect. Provoke acute hyperkalemia.
ACE inhibitors. Provoke acute renal failure and chronic hypotension.
Cyclosparin. Increases the content of creatinine in the blood.
Salts of calcium. Cause acute hypercalcemia.
Tricyclic antidepressants. Strongly increase the severity of the hypotensive effect.

Analogues

With the development of side effects, the doctor may decide on the advisability of replacing Indapamide with analogues. They have the same properties and therapeutic effect, but they contain a different active substance.

The most common analogues:

"Indapen".
"Indopress".
"Ionic".
"Arifon retard".

Medications based on indapamide:

"Lorvas".
"Indap".
"Frantel".
Pamid.

Analogues differ in manufacturer and form of release.

"Indapamide" from pressure: reviews

Konstantin, 55 years old: “I have been taking the drug for a year. I used to constantly suffer from high blood pressure, but now my condition has improved. And all thanks to Indapamide. You have to take pills every day, but the result is worth it.

Olga, 44 years old: “Sudden jumps in blood pressure are often disturbing. The doctor prescribed this drug. Relief comes in the first hours. For prevention, I take 1 tablet every morning.

Maxim, 48 years old:

“Hypertension manifests itself several times a year. Tablets help me a lot. But to achieve the result, you have to take the medication every day. ”