Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet

Amiloride (2.5mg)+ Hydrochlorothiazide (50mg)

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Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It reduces excess fluid levels in your body and maintains the potassium balance in the body. This medicine makes you lose excess water through urine.

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General Information

Contains

Amiloride (2.5mg)+ Hydrochlorothiazide (50mg)

Marketer

Zee Laboratories

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

It is best to take Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration are very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium, and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. It is generally safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Exiride Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Exiride Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This maintains balance of electrolytes (like potassium), lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Exiride Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Exiride

Headache
Dizziness
Rash
Decreased appetite

How to use Exiride Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Exiride Tablet works

Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two diuretics: Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide.

Quick tips

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet affects you.
It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Notify your doctor if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Use of Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Frequently asked questions

Can I stop taking Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

How would I know if I have high potassium level?

Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically for high potassium levels. Make sure that you do not miss any future appointments with the doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.

Can I feel dizzy after taking Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet?

Yes, the use of Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

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Address: Uchani, G.T. Road, Karnal-132001 Haryana (INDIA)

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Exiride Tablet

Benefits of Exiride Tablet

Side effects of Exiride Tablet

How to use Exiride Tablet

How Exiride Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can I stop taking Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet if I feel well?

How would I know if I have high potassium level?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet?

Can Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet cause dry mouth?

Can I feel dizzy after taking Exiride 2.5mg/50mg Tablet?

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