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Lhd 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Lhd 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Lhd 5mg Tablet is a diuretic that gets rid of excess fluid from the body and lowers blood pressure
Lhd 5mg Tablet is a diuretic that gets rid of excess fluid from the body and lowers blood pressure
Uses of Lhd Tablet
Benefits of Lhd Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Lhd 5mg Tablet lowers blood pressure by removing excess salt and water from your body. Lowering blood pressure makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and puts you at a lesser risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
In Treatment of Edema
Lhd 5mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active.
Side effects of Lhd Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lhd
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Constipation
- Decreased blood pressure
- Upset stomach
How to use Lhd Tablet
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. Lhd 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lhd Tablet works
Lhd 5mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lhd 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lhd 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lhd 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lhd 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lhd 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lhd 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Lhd 5mg Tablet should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Lhd 5mg Tablet should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
Liver
CAUTION
Lhd 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lhd 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lhd Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lhd 5mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Lhd 5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Lhd 5mg Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulphamoyl derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
High-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-K+- 2Cl cotransport)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lhd 5mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Lhd Tablet for?
High blood pr*
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*High blood pressure
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
How do you take Lhd Tablet?
With food
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Please rate Lhd 5mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive
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FAQs
Q. Does Lhd 5mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Lhd 5mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Lhd 5mg Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Lhd 5mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Lhd 5mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Lhd 5mg Tablet include dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, rapid or excessive weight loss, vomiting blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, blisters or peeling skin, hives, rash, and itching. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms.
Q. Does Lhd 5mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Lhd 5mg Tablet may cause a mild increase in creatinine values depending on the dose you are taking. These increased creatinine levels may increase slightly more when this medicine is used for long term. However, with discontinuation of the treatment, these levels return to their base value.
Q. Does Lhd 5mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Lhd 5mg Tablet may not cause direct potassium loss. But, in some cases, its use may cause excess loss of water which may lead to dehydration. This, as a result, may cause loss of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium.
Q. My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Lhd 5mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Lhd 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping the medicine may not overshoot your blood pressure levels but may make your condition as it was before treatment. Therefore, discuss this with your doctor who will advise you to change the medicine or the dosage as per your requirement.
Q. How should Lhd 5mg Tablet be taken?
Take Lhd 5mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Lhd 5mg Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Lhd 5mg Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Lhd 5mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Lhd 5mg Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Lhd 5mg Tablet has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.
Q. How long does it take for Lhd 5mg Tablet to show its effects?
Lhd 5mg Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lhd 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lhd 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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