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.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on blood-pressure assessment, prescription, laboratory monitoring and pharmacy checks.
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.
