About indapamide
Thiazide-like diuretic
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure
Usual adult dose
Usually 1.5 mg by mouth once daily, swallowed whole.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Low potassium or sodium
- Headache
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- May cause dehydration or low blood pressure.
- Blood tests may be needed to monitor salts and kidney function.
- Use caution with kidney or liver problems.
- Avoid during severe dehydration or very low blood potassium.
Pregnancy
Generally not recommended during pregnancy; treatment should be reviewed by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
Usually not recommended while breastfeeding, particularly with a newborn, as it may reduce milk supply.
Interactions
- Lithium: increased risk of toxicity.
- Other blood-pressure medicines: increased dizziness or low blood pressure.
- Medicines that affect heart rhythm or potassium: increased risks.
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen: may reduce blood-pressure effect or affect kidney function.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.