Chlorothiazide: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Chlorothiazide?

What is chlorothiazide for?

Chlorothiazide is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure can help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic (a drug that increases urine production) that causes your body to get rid of excess salt and water in the body. This medicine can increase the amount of your urine.

Chlorothiazide is a drug that also helps reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as congestive heart failure. Removing excess water can reduce fluid in the lungs so that it can make it easier for users to breathe. This medication also helps reduce swelling in the arms, legs, and stomach or abdomen.

It can also be used to treat the condition "water diabetes" (diabetes insipidus) and help with calcium-induced kidney stones.

How to use Chlorothiazide?

Chlorothiazide is a drug that is best taken with or without food, usually once or twice a day according to your doctor's instructions. It's best to avoid using the medication 4 hours before bed to prevent you from having to get up and urinate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your dosing schedule.

If you are using liquid medicine, shake the bottle before using it. Measure the dose carefully using the medicinal spoon or cup. Don't use a regular tablespoon.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and your body's response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also given based on age and height. The manufacturer recommends that children under 2 years of age should not use more than 375 mg per day. Children 2-12 years of age should not drink more than 1,000 mg per day.

Take this medicine regularly to get optimal benefits. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time each day. Do not increase the dose, skip the dose, or stop using the drug unless instructed by your doctor. It is important to keep on taking the medication even if you feel better. Most people with high blood pressure don't feel sick. For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take several weeks before the optimal benefits of this drug take effect.

Chlorothiazide is a drug that can react with cholestyramine and colestipol. Both drugs can reduce your body's absorption of this drug. If you are taking any of these medications, keep them from taking chlorothiazide for at least 4 hours.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse (such as: increased swelling, your regular blood pressure check results have risen).

How to store Chlorothiazide?

Chlorothiazide is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Chlorothiazide dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the chlorothiazide dosage for adults?

• Adult dosage with Edema:

Oral or IV (injection into vein): 500 to 1000 mg once or twice daily.

Dosage for Hypertension:

Oral or IV (injection into vein): 500 to 1000 mg taken by mouth once or twice daily.

What is the dose of Chlorothiazide for children?

Child dosage for edema

Note: IV use for chlorothiazide in infants and children has not been determined. If IV therapy is required, use the smallest dose that should be used until the desired response.

When the patient is able to use oral drugs, chlorothiazide should be used with oral drugs as a substitute for IV therapy, use the same dose. Due to variables and lack of oral bioavailability of chlorothiazide, especially at high doses, the patient's response should be carefully monitored and the dose should be adjusted according to the patient's condition.

• Infants less than 6 months:

Oral medicine: 10 to 30 mg / kg / day divided into 2 doses

Maximum dose: 375 mg / day taken orally report anecdotal has been used up to 40 mg / kg / day.

IV: 2 to 8 mg / kg / day divided into 2 doses.

Anecdotal reports have used 20 mg / kg / day.

• Infants over 6 months and children:

Oral medicine: 10 to 20 mg / kg daily in 1-2 doses.

Maximum dose: 375 mg / day taken by children younger than 2 years or 1g / day by children aged 2-12 years.

IV: 4mg / kg / day divided into 1-2 doses. Anecodotal reports have used it up to 20 mg / kg / day.

Child dosage for high blood pressure:

Note: IV use for chlorothiazide in infants and children has not been determined. If IV therapy is required, use the smallest dose that should be used until the desired response.

When the patient is able to use oral drugs, chlorothiazide should be used with oral drugs as a substitute for IV therapy, use the same dose. Due to variables and lack of oral bioavailability of chlorothiazide, especially at high doses, the patient's response should be carefully monitored and the dose should be adjusted according to the patient's condition.

• Infants less than 6 months:

Oral medicine: 10 to 30 mg / kg / day divided into 2 doses

Maximum dose: 375 mg / day taken orally report anecdotal has been used up to 40 mg / kg / day.

IV: 2 to 8 mg / kg / day divided into 2 doses.

Anecdotal reports have used 20 mg / kg / day.

In what dosage is chlorothiazide available?

Chlorothiazide is a drug that is available in tablet and liquid medicine.

Chlorothiazide side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to chlorothiazide?

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using the drug and contact your doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms of serious side effects:

• nausea and vomiting with weakness, loss of appetite, headache, hallucinations, muscle aches, and seizures
• confusion, abnormal heartbeat, excessive thirst, discomfort in the legs, muscle weakness, or feeling lightheaded
• urinating more or less than usual or not urinating at all
• bruising or bleeding easily
• a feeling of numbness or tickling
• fever, sore throat, and headache with severe blistering, peeling, and a red rash on the skin
• jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin)

Less serious side effects:

• dizziness, spinning sensation
• diarrhea, contraception, stomach cramps
• muscle cramp
• loss of desire for sex, or
• blurred vision

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Chlorothiazide Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using chlorothiazide?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorothaizide, or if you cannot urinate.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to determine if you are safe using this drug. Before using chlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you have:

• Kidney illness
• liver disease
• asthma or allergies
• gout
• lupus
• diabetes, or
• allergies to sulfa drugs

If you have any of the conditions above, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to use chlorothiazide safely.

Is chlorothiazide safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the pregnancy risk category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the category of pregnancy risk according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Chlorothiazide Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with chlorothiazide?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorothaizide, or if you cannot urinate.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to determine if you are safe using this drug. Before using chlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you have:

• Kidney illness
• liver disease
• asthma or allergies
• gout
• lupus
• diabetes, or
• allergies to sulfa drugs

If you have any of the conditions above, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to use chlorothiazide safely.

Is Chlorothiazide safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the pregnancy risk category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the category of pregnancy risk according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Chlorothiazide overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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