Hygroton (Chlorthalidone)
Brand Name: Hygroton
Generic Name: Chlorthalidone
Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 50mg
Pack size: 28
Trade Price: KES 440.00
Retail Price: @ KES 20.95
Class: Thiazide And Related Diuretics (Cardiovascular drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Chlortalidone
Molecular Formulae: C14H11ClN2O4S = 338.8
Precautions: Addisons disease, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia.
Indications/Uses: Hypertension 50-100mg daily. diabetes insipidus 50-100mg. oedema upto 50mg for limited period. heart failure 25-50mg daily.
Interactions: Decreased effect: cholestyramine. nsaids. increased effect: loop diuretics. increased toxicity with thiazides, ace inhibitors, digoxin, lithium.
Side Effects: Postural hypotension. gastro-intestinal disturbances. photosensitivity. hypokalaemia. hypocalcaemia. hyponatraemia.