CTD 12.5 mg Tablet

CTD 12.5 Tablet – Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg by Ipca

CTD 12.5 Tablet from Ipca Laboratories contains Chlorthalidone IP 12.5 mg, a long-acting thiazide-like diuretic used mainly to treat high blood pressure. It works by helping the kidneys clear excess water and salt from the body, which lowers the volume of circulating blood; over the following weeks, it also relaxes the blood vessels so blood flows more easily. Because a single dose keeps working for well over 24 hours, it holds blood pressure steady around the clock on once-daily dosing. It is also used to reduce fluid retention (oedema) linked to heart, liver, kidney or lung conditions. Strip of 15 uncoated tablets. Prescription required.

Key Features

• Chlorthalidone IP 12.5 mg uncoated tablet
• Long-acting thiazide-like diuretic – once-daily 24-hour control
• Low starting strength, useful for gentle dose titration
• Treats hypertension and fluid retention (oedema)
• Strip of 15 tablets from Ipca Laboratories Ltd.

Composition

• Chlorthalidone IP – 12.5 mg per uncoated tablet

Refer to the pack label and package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Management of oedema linked to heart, liver, kidney or lung conditions
• Sustained 24-hour blood pressure control from one daily dose
• Helps lower the long-term risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage
• Relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow over time
• Works well in combination with other antihypertensive medicines

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed – usually one tablet once daily
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or after food; do not chew, crush or break it
• Take it in the morning so the extra urination does not disturb your sleep
• Keep taking it even when you feel well – high blood pressure often has no symptoms
• Do not stop or change the dose without your doctor’s advice

Precautions

• Dangerous to take except under medical supervision – your doctor will monitor blood tests for sodium, potassium, magnesium, glucose and uric acid
• Common side effects include dizziness, stomach upset, low sodium or potassium, raised blood sugar and uric acid, and low blood pressure
• Unsafe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding – tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be
• Contraindicated in liver disease; use with caution in kidney disease, gout or diabetes
• May cause dizziness – do not drive until you know how it affects you, and rise slowly from sitting or lying
• Limit alcohol, which worsens the dizziness and blood pressure drop

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Protect from light and moisture; keep tablets in the original blister
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be taken only on the advice of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Blood pressure medicines must be started, changed and monitored by your doctor.