Hydrocl
Developed to mitigate intravascular fluid retention to support arterial pressure control and alleviate swelling.
- 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
developed to mitigate intravascular fluid retention to support arterial pressure control and alleviate swelling.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium active reabsorption in distal renal tubules, promoting renal fluid loss and reducing overall cardiac workload.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Generally safe. Avoid in late term due to volume contraction. Breastfeeding: Compatible.