Manufacturer: Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Chlorthalidone(6.25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.
Chlorthalidone inhibits sodium reabsorption at the level of the distal convoluted tubule and thus chloride via inhibition of the Na/Cl symporter. By removing sodium reabsorption at this location, the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron retains a higher sodium content.
Pharmacokinetics. Chlortalidone is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral ingestion. It has a long half-life and therefore a prolonged diuretic action, which results in continued diuretic effects despite a skipped dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aquiris
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Advanced chronic kidney disease.
Orthostatic hypotension.
Syncope.
Geriatric population (age greater than 65 due to risk of hyponatremia)
Pregnancy.
Hypercalcemia.
Severe hyperuricemia or gout.
Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Chlorthalidone is indicated in adults as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome.
Blood pressure drugs. When chlorthalidone is taken with other medications that lower your blood pressure, your blood pressure may become dangerously low
Diabetes drugs. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your diabetes medication.
Digoxin.
Lithium.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet?
No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet. Taking alcohol with Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.
Q. What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet?
If you take more than the prescribed dose of Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet?
This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.
Q. Does Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?
Yes, Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Aquiris 6.25mg Tablet is very rare.
