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. IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How IN Tablet SR works

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR 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.

In Depth Information on IN Tablet SR

Expert advice for IN Tablet SR

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR 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.
May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.

IN Tablet SR related warnings

Special precautions for IN Tablet SR

Alcohol

CAUTION

Taking Indapamide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of IN Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of IN 1.5 mg Tablet SR, 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.

Patient Concerns

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Frequently asked questions about IN Tablet SR

Frequently asked questions about Indapamide

Q. Is indapamide a water pill, beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, loop diuretic, diuretic, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, statins or blood thinner?

Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic, a water pill. It is not a beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, loop diuretic, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, statins or blood thinner

Q. Is indapamide a sulfa drug, contains sulfa?

Indapamide is a sulfa drug, contains sulfa (sulphonamide). Indapamide should not be taken by patients allergic to sulfa/sulphonamide

Q. Is indapamide potassium sparing?

Indapamide is not potassium sparing. It lowers the potassium level in body

Q. Can I take paracetamol, ibuprofen with indapamide?

Ibuprofen may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of indapamide. Paracetamol can be taken with indapamide. Always consult your doctor before use

Q. Does indapamide cause weight gain, weight loss, low potassium, hair loss, diabetes, raise blood glucose, gout or erectile dysfunction?

Indapamide does not cause weight gain, hair loss. Indapamide may cause weight loss, low potassium level, diabetes, raise blood glucose, gout or erectile dysfunction.