| Active Ingredient | AMLODIPINE | CHLORTHALIDONE |
| Therapeutic Class | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Active Ingredient | CHLORTHALIDONE |
| Therapeutic Class | THIAZIDE LIKE DIURETICS |
| Indications | Thiazides are used in the management of edema associated with heart failure, or a history of fluid retention, mild hypertension and to potentiate other hypertensive drugs in severe hypertension. |
| Caution | Alkalosis hypochloraemic; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; dry mouth; electrolyte imbalance; erectile dysfunction; fatigue; headache; hyperglycaemia; hyperuricaemia; nausea; postural hypotension; s More ... |
| Dose Range |
Oedema- Adult Initially 5–10 mg once daily or on alternate days, dose to be taken in the morning, then maintenance 5–10 mg 1–3 times a week. Hypertension - 2.5 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, higher doses are rarely necessary. |
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| Pregnancy | Thiazides and related diuretics should not be used to treat gestational hyperten More ... |
| Breast Feeding |
The amount present in milk is too small to be harmful. Large doses may suppress More ... |