Fanton 2.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It also reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and rashes. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and rashes. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.
Uses of Fanton Tablet
Benefits of Fanton Tablet
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Fanton 2.5mg Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
Side effects of Fanton 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 Fanton
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Muscle cramp
- Rash
How to use Fanton 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. Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fanton Tablet works
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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What if you forget to take Fanton Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Fanton 2.5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Fanton 2.5mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- It may cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Fanton 2.5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Thiazide Diuretics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fanton with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Fanton 2.5mg Tablet cause gout?
Use of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may impact the patients already diagnosed with gout. Inform your doctor if you have gout before starting Fanton 2.5mg Tablet. The reason being, this medicine can increase the levels of uric acid in blood in these patients. Such patients may experience episodes of gout while on Fanton 2.5mg Tablet. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of uric acid.
Can Fanton 2.5mg Tablet increase blood sugar?
Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes as your insulin requirements may change or the dose of your antidiabetic medicines may need modification. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important in diabetes patients taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet.
Does Fanton 2.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
No, Fanton 2.5mg Tablet does not make you sleepy. But, if there is excessive loss of salts (hyponatremia, hypokalaemia, or electrolyte imbalance), then it may make you drowsy. Other warning signals of electrolyte imbalance include dry mouth, thirst, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, restlessness, muscle pain or cramps. Electrolyte imbalance may also lead to decreased urine output, increased heart beat and decreased blood pressure. In case you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Fanton 2.5mg Tablet make you urinate more?
Use of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet tend to increase the frequency of urination in some patients. Fanton 2.5mg Tablet belongs to thiazide class of medicines which are diuretics. These medicines make your body get rid of extra fluid through your kidneys. This also increases the amount of salts (sodium and potassium) and water that you get rid off from the body, helping in decreasing the blood pressure.
How long does it take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet to start working?
The action of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is gradual. While the initial effects may be seen within a week, it may take several months to experience the full benefits.
Can I take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet for weight loss?
No, Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is not a medicine for weight loss. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure and to reduce fluid overload in cases of heart failure. In case you experience weight loss while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet, it may be due to fluid loss and not due to body fat.
Is it safe to take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet if I am ill?
If you are sick or have fever with sweating or are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, you should contact your doctor. To cope up with these, you may be advised to stop Fanton 2.5mg Tablet for 2-3 days and continue it after you are well. The reason being, if you are sick, then there can be electrolyte imbalance. Taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may enhance this imbalance. Therefore, it should be stopped for 2-3 days.
How much fluid should I drink while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet?
It is usually best to drink normal amounts of fluids while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet. It is important not to remain thirsty for long periods and to keep yourself hydrated. If you have heart failure or kidney failure, then you need to restrict your fluid intake after discussing with your doctor.
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