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.