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Indications - Indapamide is indicated in the treatment of essential hypertension . It is effective in treating hypertension in patients with renal function impairment, although its diuretic effect is reduced. Indapamide is also indicated for the treatment of salt and fluid retention associated with congestive heart failure.

Dosage & Administration - One tablet daily preferably in the morning. In more sever case Indapamide can be combine with other categories of anti-hypertensive agent. The safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established

Side Effects - Side effects of Indapamide include headache, anorexia, gastric irritation,nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea etc.

Contraindications - This drug must not be taken in the following conditions: Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides Severe renal failure Hepatic encephalopathy or severe hepatic failure Hypokalaemia

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women and so Indapamide is not recommended. Mothers taking Indapamide should not breast feed. Overdose Effects Symptoms: These could include: allergies, skin rashes, epigastric pain, nausea, photosensitivity, dizziness, weakness and paraesthesia. Treatment: Treatment is supportive and symptomatic, directed at correcting the electrolyte abnormalities.