Generic
Chlorthalidone
Indications
Chlorthalidone is indicated in the management of hypertension. Chlorthalidone is indicated as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy.
Contraindications
Electrolytes and Metabolic Disorders: Frequent: mainly at higher doses, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia and rise in blood lipids. Occasional: hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia and hyperglycemia. Rare: hypercalcemia, glycosuria, worsening of diabetic metabolic state and gout. Isolated cases: hypochloremic alkalosis. Dermatology: Occasional: urticaria and other forms of skin rash. Rare: photosensitization. Liver: Rare: Intrahepatic cholestasis or jaundice. Cardiovascular: Occasional: postural hypotension, which may be aggravated by alcohol, anesthetics or sedatives. Rare: cardiac arrhythmias. CNS: Occasional: dizziness, slow mentation and decreased reaction time.
Side Effects
Pregnancy: Chlorthalidone, like other diuretics, can cause placental hypoperfusion. Since they do not prevent or alter the course of EPH (edema, proteinuria, hypertension) preeclampsia, these drugs must not be used to treat hypertension in pregnant women. The use of Chlorthalidone for other indications (e.g. heart disease) in pregnancy should be avoided, particularly in the first trimester, unless the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks (e.g. when there are no safer altenatives). Lactation: Chlorthalidone appears in breast milk, attaining concentrations of approximately 4% of maternal blood levels. Therefore use in nursing mothers should be avoided.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Renal impairment: Chlorthalidone dosage should be reduced in moderate renal failure - every 24 or 48 h - and should not be used in advanced renal failure. Liver disease: There is a risk of precipitating hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites. Use in pregnancy: It is better to avoid Chlorthalidone as it crosses the placenta. Use in Lactation: In lactating mother, significant amount of Chlorthalidone enter breast milk; like other long-acting thiazides, it can suppress lactation. Chlorthalidone should not be prescribed for lactating mother.
Therapeutic
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
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