Noractone 25 mg 30 tablets

Noractone 25 mg 30 tablets:

Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:

• To treat high blood pressure.
• To treat water retention in the body.

How to take hydrochlorothiazide:

• This property is intended for adults.
• Take this drug as ordered by your doctor.
• If you are taking this medication once daily, take it in the morning.
• To treat water retention: The usual starting dose is 25-100 mg daily in two divided doses. Your doctor will adjust your dose based on your response (maximum 200 mg/day).
• To treat high blood pressure: The usual dose is 12.5 - 25 mg once daily (maximum 50 mg/day).

Do not take hydrochlorothiazide:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are unable to urinate.
• If you are taking lithium.

Warnings and precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:

• If you are allergic to sulfonamide or sulfonylurea antibiotics.
• If you suffer from kidney problems.
• If you suffer from liver problems.
• If you suffer from heart problems.
• If you suffer from diabetes.
• If you have low blood pressure.
• If you suffer from dehydration.
• If you have abnormal levels of electrolytes in your blood.
• If you suffer from glaucoma.
• If you have gout.
• If you have an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; Itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.

Serious side effects:

• Kidney problems
• Eye problems
• Serious changes in electrolyte levels 

Other medicines and hydrochlorothiazide:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.

Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with the following drugs:

• Lithium.
• Digoxin.
• Other medicines used to lower blood pressure.
• Medicines that affect potassium levels in the blood.
• Medicines used to treat diabetes.
• Steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Steroids.
• Cholestyramine and colestipol (for cholesterol).