Xipamide

Uses

Xipamide is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and kidney stones. It also addresses edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung diseases.

How it Works

How Xipamide works Xipamide is a thiazide diuretic that lowers blood pressure and reduces fluid retention in edema by eliminating excess water and certain electrolytes from the body. Additionally, it gradually relaxes blood vessels and enhances blood flow.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Xipamide include nausea, headache, increased blood uric acid levels, altered blood lipid levels, glucose intolerance, and decreased potassium levels in the blood.

Expert Advice

It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving and activities requiring attention until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Xipamide, as it may increase dizziness.
It may lead to a sudden drop in sodium levels in the blood. Avoid a low sodium diet while taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Xipamide, and notify your doctor if it does not decrease.
Notify your doctor if you experience persistent dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Xipamide helps lower blood pressure and eliminates excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to reduce the likelihood of needing to urinate at night.
Dizziness may occur during the initial days of treatment.
You may be required to undergo regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function.