Hydrocl
Hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure and oedema. A thiazide diuretic that lowers blood pressure by shedding excess fluid through the kidneys.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 12.5mg · 25mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Hydrocl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Hydrocl details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Oedema
- Alternative names
- hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- nephrolithiasis prevention
- Contraindications
- anuria; severe renal failure; sulfonamide hypersensitivity
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- hypokalaemia; orthostatic hypotension; hyperuricaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Healing Pharma
- Onset Time
- 2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Digoxin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; aplastic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure and oedema. A thiazide diuretic that lowers blood pressure by shedding excess fluid through the kidneys.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium active reabsorption in distal renal tubules, promoting renal fluid loss and reducing overall cardiac workload.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in late term due to volume contraction. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.