Indapamide
Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic used to lower blood pressure. It can alter sodium, potassium, kidney function, glucose and uric acid. Listed uses include hypertension.
Key points
- Vomiting, diarrhoea, poor intake or heat can increase dehydration and kidney risk.
- Low sodium or potassium can cause weakness, confusion, cramps or abnormal rhythm.
- Extra tablets are not a safe response to a high blood-pressure reading.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on blood-pressure assessment and laboratory monitoring; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Important safety checks
Review kidney or liver disease, gout, diabetes, low sodium or potassium, pregnancy and medicines such as lithium, NSAIDs, digoxin or other diuretics.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for fainting, severe confusion, seizure, a new irregular heartbeat, very little urine, severe eye pain, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.
Further reading
What is indapamide used for?
Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic used to lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure (hypertension).
How does indapamide work?
Indapamide helps your kidneys pass more water and salt, which lowers the amount of fluid in your body. It also relaxes the blood vessels so your blood pressure falls.
Which indapamide product can I order on SGMeds?
The indapamide product on SGMeds is Lozol, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
How long does indapamide take to work?
Indapamide usually starts to lower blood pressure within 1 to 2 weeks.
What are the side effects of indapamide?
You may feel dizzy or tired, or get headaches. Less often it can cause low potassium, low sodium or a drop in blood pressure when you stand up. Tell your doctor if any of these bother you.
Can indapamide be taken with other medicines?
Indapamide can interact with lithium, corticosteroids and ACE inhibitors. If you take anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), digoxin or another diuretic, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What are other names for indapamide?
In other countries, indapamide is also sold as Natrilix. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.
What does indapamide cost in Singapore dollars?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for indapamide in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order indapamide: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver indapamide to Singapore?
Yes. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
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