Thalitone is a diuretic used alone or together with other drugs to treat hypertension.
In hypertension there is increased the workload of the heart and arteries which can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, heart attacks, or kidney failure.
These health problems can be prevented when blood pressure is controlled. Thalitone is also used to treat:
This drug increases urine output thereby reducing the amount of water in the body which helps reduce fluid retention. Thalitone is a prescription drug.
Before using Thalitone, you must know all about the risks and complications associated with it. Inform your healthcare provider for any allergic reactions to these drugs or any other drugs, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. Carefully read the label of non-prescription drugs for any possible allergic reaction or contraindications.
Studies on the relationship of age to the effects of chlorthalidone in the pediatric population have not been performed while safety and efficacy have not been established. No studies suggest a relationship of age to the effects of chlorthalidone in geriatric patients.
Elderly patients may require an adjustment to their dosage due to increased likelihood of having age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems. No evidence of harm to the fetus of animals has been found out in studies.
There are no adequate studies in pregnant women or animal studies. Studies failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus of pregnant women.
There are no studies suggesting an infant risk when taking this drug during breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of this drug while breastfeeding.
Drugs should not be taken together to prevent any interactions but in necessary cases inquire your healthcare provider regarding the adjustments in dosage or any other necessary precautions to prevent any unwanted side effects.
Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other drugs such as:
Intake of specific food or using alcohol or tobacco with chlorthalidone is associated with an increased risk of certain side effects. Your healthcare professional can give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Inform your healthcare provider for any other medical problems especially:
Kidney Liver disease may potentiate the effect of this drug because of slower excretion from the body.
3 Proper Usage
To use Thalitone properly, you must follow all instructions given by your doctor. The treatment of hypertension may include weight control and changes in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium or potassium.
Consult with your healthcare professional before changing your diet. Hypertensive patients usually feel normal and will only feel the symptoms when extensive damage already occurred.
Compliance with your drugs and regular checkups are important to control your hypertension.
You may have to do this for the rest of your life, since when left uncontrolled it can cause serious problems, such as:
The dose of this drug will be variable for different patients. The directions on the label or the prescription by your healthcare professional should be followed.
The dosage of this drug you take depends on the medical problem for which you are using this drug.
Adults with edema are usually prescribed with oral dosage forms (capsules) of 50 to 100 milligrams once a day.
For children with edema, the dose must be determined by your healthcare professional based on their body weight.
Adults with hypertension are usually prescribed with oral dosage forms (capsules) of 25 milligrams once a day.
A missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule if it is almost time for your next dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispose any outdated or expired drugs and ask your healthcare professional for the proper disposal of the drugs.
4 Precautions to Take
Before using Thalitone, there are some precautions you must take. Regular visits should be made to your healthcare provider to track your progress and to monitor the effectiveness of the drug. Unwanted effects can be screened using blood tests.
Consult with your healthcare professional if you have any symptoms of hypokalemia such as:
This drug may cause some people to become lightheaded. If this happens, do not anything dangerous such as driving, use machines, or do anything else with a potential hazard.
Alcohol intake may also worsen dizziness. Consult with your healthcare professional before taking prescription or non-prescription drugs, and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Immediately inform your healthcare professional if you experience these side effects. As your body adjusts to the medicine, the side effects will slowly disappear. Ask your healthcare professional about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
If any of the following side effects persists or are inconvenient, or if you notice any other effects, or if you have any questions about them, consult with your health care professional.
Inability to have or keep an erection increase or loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance, increased or decreased interest in sexual intercourse, menstrual changes, skin and blisters have been reported but have unknown incidence. Report any side effects to the FDA hotline at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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