Lupiclor 12.5 Tablet (Chlorthalidone 12.5mg)

INTRODUCTION

LUPICLOR 12.5MG contains Chlorthalidone which belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It is indicated in the management of hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. It is a long-acting oral diuretic with antihypertensive activity. It increases excretion of sodium and chloride. This diuretic effect leads to decreased extracellular fluid and plasma volume, cardiac output, total exchangeable sodium, glomerular filtration rate, and renal plasma flow. It also produces dose-related reductions in serum potassium levels, elevations in serum uric acid and blood glucose.

It is also indicated as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. It has also been found useful in edema due to various kidney diseases such as nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, and chronic renal failure. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Before taking LUPICLOR 12.5MG, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The common side effects are muscle weakness, dizziness and stomach pain.

USES OF LUPICLOR 12.5MG

Treats hypertension and edema

HOW LUPICLOR 12.5MG WORKS

LUPICLOR 12.5MG is a long-acting oral diuretic with antihypertensive activity. It produces diuresis with increased excretion of sodium and chloride. The diuretic effects of chlorthalidone lead to decreased extracellular fluid volume, plasma volume, cardiac output, total exchangeable sodium, glomerular filtration rate, and renal plasma flow. It also produces dose-related reductions in serum potassium levels, elevations in serum uric acid and blood glucose.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take LUPICLOR 12.5MG according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It may be taken with or without food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LUPICLOR 12.5MG

SERIOUS
Sore throat with fever
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Severe skin rash with peeling skin
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
COMMON
Muscle weakness
Dizziness
Cramps
Thirst
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Headache
Hair loss

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.

Drowsiness or dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
LUPICLOR 12.5MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING
LUPICLOR 12.5MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause light-headedness or dizziness.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with LUPICLOR 12.5MG.

KIDNEY
LUPICLOR 12.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER
LUPICLOR 12.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Chlorthalidone or any ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE
LUPICLOR 12.5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you had or have a condition such as:

Anuria
Gout

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following:

Sulfonamides
Lithium
Tubocurarine
Other antihypertensive drugs
Cortisone
Digitalis
Drugs for diabetes