Vazamide SR

Vazamide SR

indapamide

Manufacturer:

Torrent

Distributor:

Torrent
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Indapamide
Indications/Uses
Mild to moderate HTN, edema including that associated w/ heart failure.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to indapamide or other sulfonamide type medications. Severe hepatic insufficiency, severe renal failure.
Special Precautions
Do not give >1.5 mg SR tab/day due to electrolyte changes. Monitor for signs & symptoms of fluid electrolyte imbalance eg, hyponatremia, hypochloremia & hypokalemia. Monitor BUN & uric acid during therapy. Monitor serum K in patients w/ history of gout.
Adverse Reactions
Giddiness, diarrhea, headache, anorexia, gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Electrolyte imbalances including hypochloraemic alkalosis, hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia & hyperuricaemia; hypersensitivity reactions which include skin rashes, pulmonary oedema, pneumonitis, cholestatic jaundice, pancreatitis & blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia.
MIMS Class
Diuretics
ATC Classification
C03BA11 - indapamide ; Belongs to the class of low-ceiling sulfonamide diuretics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Vazamide SR SR tab 1.5 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P2,300/pack)
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