BENZTHIAZIDE

Overview

BENZTHIAZIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Benzthiazide is used in high blood pressure and oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease. Benzthiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in oedema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Usage

BENZTHIAZIDE is generally used to treat: Blood Pressure, High, Oedema

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

BENZTHIAZIDE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function. avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

BENZTHIAZIDE : Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Blood Or Red Colored Urine

Serious Side-Effects

BENZTHIAZIDE : Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

BENZTHIAZIDE can interfere with: Asthma, Gout

Technical Classification

BENZTHIAZIDE is categorized as: THIAZIDE DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BENZTHIAZIDE as Ingredient

DITIDE 25MG/50MG TABTRIAMTERENE 50.0 MG, BENZTHIAZIDE 25.0 MG
DITIDE TABTRIAMTERENE 50 MG, BENZTHIAZIDE 25 MG