cloridone 12.5mg tablet
What is cloridone 12.5mg tablet used for?
ctd 6.25 tablet (Chlorthalidone) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Chlorthalidone (12.5mg), which Inhibits sodium-chloride symporter in distal convoluted tubule, increasing excre. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Chlorthalidone
- Manufacturer: Maxford Labs Pvt. Ltd.
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cloridone 12.5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, Edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or renal disease
Off-label uses: Nephrolithiasis (calcium stones), Diabetes insipidus
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorthalidone |
| Brand Name | ctd 6.25 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Maxford Labs Pvt. Ltd. |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits sodium-chloride symporter in distal convoluted tubule, increasing excretion of sodium, chloride, and water.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cloridone 12.5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cloridone 12.5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypokalemia
- Arrhythmias
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Photosensitivity
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity risk |
| NSAIDs | Major | Reduced diuretic efficacy and increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Corticosteroids | Major | Increased risk of hypokalemia |
| Amphotericin B | Major | Increased risk of hypokalemia and nephrotoxicity |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased risk of digoxin toxicity due to hypokalemia |
| Antidiabetic agents | Moderate | May decrease glucose tolerance; adjust doses |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Additive hypotensive effect |
| Cholestyramine | Moderate | Reduced absorption of chlorthalidone |
| Calcium supplements | Minor | Possible hypercalcemia |
| Vitamin D | Minor | Possible hypercalcemia |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Amphotericin B
โก Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Antidiabetic agents
- Antihypertensives
- Cholestyramine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Calcium supplements
- Vitamin D
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High sodium intake may reduce efficacy; avoid excessive potassium-rich foods if hypokalemia risk.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate orthostatic hypotension; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Anuria, Hypersensitivity to chlorthalidone or sulfonamides, Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min), Hepatic coma or pre-coma
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, Serum electrolytes (especially potassium), Renal function, Blood glucose, Uric acid levels
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, monitor infant for electrolyte disturbances.
๐ Overdose Management
Induce emesis or gastric lavage; monitor electrolytes, hydration, and renal function; treat hypotension with fluids and vasopressors if needed.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.