{"id":13950,"date":"2021-09-23T06:52:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T06:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13950"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:34:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:34:24","slug":"hydrochlorothiazide-bluefish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hydrochlorothiazide-bluefish\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish &#8211; Hydrochlorothiazide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>12.5 mg and 25 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>hydrochlorothiazide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;is a&nbsp;diuretic&nbsp;and antihypertensive drug.&nbsp;The&nbsp;decrease in blood&nbsp;pressure is partly due to the&nbsp;diuretic&nbsp;effect but probably also to the fact that certain blood vessels (&nbsp;arterioles&nbsp;) dilate and thus reduce the resistance in the blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish is used to treat high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and fluid retention in the body (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;contained in Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you take Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to other&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;) that belong to the group&nbsp;thiazides&nbsp;.<\/li><li>if you are allergic to certain&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;(&nbsp;sulfonamides&nbsp;).<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease or kidney disease.<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;gout&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>if you have atherosclerosis in the brain or heart.<\/li><li>if your potassium levels in the blood are low (with or without symptoms such as muscle weakness, muscle cramps and abnormal heartbeats).<\/li><li>if your sodium levels in the blood are low (with or without symptoms such as fatigue, confusion, muscle cramps and seizures).<\/li><li>if your blood calcium levels are high (with or without symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, need to urinate frequently, thirst, muscle weakness or muscle cramps).<\/li><li>if you have high levels of&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;in your blood.<\/li><li>if you experience impaired vision or sore eyes.&nbsp;This may be a symptom of increased pressure in the eye that may occur hours or weeks after starting treatment with Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish.&nbsp;If left untreated, it can lead to visual impairment.<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or allergic symptoms.<\/li><li>if you have had skin cancer or if you get an unforeseen skin change during treatment.&nbsp;Treatment with&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;, especially long-term use with high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;, may increase the risk of certain types of skin and lip cancer (non-&nbsp;melanoma&nbsp;skin cancer).&nbsp;Protect your skin from exposure to sunlight and UV rays while taking HydrochlorothiazideBluefish.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish for a long time, it is important that your diet contains enough&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;(consult your doctor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines.&nbsp;This also applies to over-the-counter medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish may be affected by other medicines.&nbsp;This is especially important for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Digitalis glycosides&nbsp;and sotalol (medicines that affect the heart rhythm).<\/li><li>Drugs used to relieve pain, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;) (including&nbsp;Cox-2&nbsp;selective&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Cholestipol and cholestyramine used to treat high blood cholesterol.<\/li><li>Lithium, antidepressants and antipsychotics (medicines used to treat certain mental disorders).<\/li><li>Antiepileptics&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;carbamazepine (medicine used to treat&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;and seizures).<\/li><li>Other antihypertensive drugs.<\/li><li>Insulin&nbsp;and other medicines used to treat&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Medicines used to treat ulcers and&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the esophagus (carbenoxolone).<\/li><li>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;) used to treat depression.<\/li><li>Cortisone-like drugs,&nbsp;glucocorticoids&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Medicines for the treatment of irregular heartbeat.<\/li><li>Anticholinergics (medicines used to treat diseases such as stomach cramps,&nbsp;bladder&nbsp;spasm&nbsp;,&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;, motion sickness,&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;and to support anesthesia).<\/li><li>Some medicines used to treat&nbsp;your&nbsp;infection&nbsp;, e.g.&nbsp;amphotericin,&nbsp;penicillin&nbsp;G.<\/li><li>Alcohol, sleeping pills.<\/li><li>Drugs that increase&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(pressoramines, eg&nbsp;adrenaline&nbsp;,&nbsp;noradrenaline&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Muscle relaxants used during surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, ask your doctor for advice.&nbsp;Your doctor will usually suggest that you take another medicine instead of Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish as Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish is not recommended during pregnancy.&nbsp;This is because Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish passes into the fetus and can harm the fetus and the newborn baby if used during the last 6 months of pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.&nbsp;Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual daily dose for adults is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended daily dose is 12.5 mg to 50 mg per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edema:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended daily dose is 25 mg to 50 mg, in severe cases 75 mg to 100 mg per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be taken in the morning (as a single dose) or divided into two&nbsp;doses, morning and evening, depending on what the doctor considers best for you.&nbsp;The tablets should be taken with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The increased urine excretion begins about 2 hours after ingestion, is greatest after about 4 hours, and lasts about 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose are disturbances in the fluid and salt balance, thirst, dehydration, and disturbances in the acid-base balance of the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;Then continue taking your next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time.&nbsp;If it is already time for your next&nbsp;dose, skip the missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish and consult a doctor or see your nearest hospital if you experience any of the following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Agranulocytosis&nbsp;&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish can in very rare cases adversely affect the white&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;of the immune system.&nbsp;If you develop an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;with symptoms such as fever in combination with a severe worsening of the general condition or fever with symptoms of a local&nbsp;infection&nbsp;such as sore throat \/ mouth or difficulty urinating, you should contact a doctor immediately so that blood tests can be taken to rule out deficiency. on&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;).&nbsp;It is important that you inform the healthcare staff about your medication in connection with this.<\/li><li><strong>Toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;In rare cases, Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish can cause severe skin damage (skin peeling of the epidermis and superficial mucous membranes).&nbsp;If these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are not treated immediately, they can be life-threatening.<\/li><li><strong>Acute&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;In very rare cases, severe pain in the eyes, a red eye,&nbsp;reduced&nbsp;or foggy vision and that you see rings around light sources along with nausea and vomiting may occur.&nbsp;This can be a symptom of&nbsp;acute&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;that can occur when the pressure in the fluid in the eye rises rapidly.&nbsp;Immediate treatment is required to reduce symptoms and to avoid permanent loss of vision (severe visual impairment).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, headache<\/li><li>Potassium deficiency, elevated levels of&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;in the blood (sometimes with gout problems), high blood sugar and elevated levels of blood fats (at high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fainting due to low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;when standing up<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>Anorexia&nbsp;, nausea, vomiting,&nbsp;colic&nbsp;, diarrhea, constipation<\/li><li>Skin rash,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;, increased sensitivity to sunlight<\/li><li>Disorders of blood salt balance and acid-base balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction<\/li><li>Peeling of the skin<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Impotence<\/li><li>Anemia&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;), lack of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;leukopenia&nbsp;,&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;), a shortage of&nbsp;blood platelets&nbsp;(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Tingling, sleep disturbances<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the blood vessels (&nbsp;vasculitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas, effect on liver function<\/li><li>Respiratory symptoms<\/li><li>Disorders of kidney function<\/li><li>Dimsyn.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Renal failure&nbsp;, renal impairment<\/li><li>Anemia&nbsp;due to bone marrow depression (deterioration of bone marrow function)<\/li><li>Rash, muscle cramps<\/li><li>Acute&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;(&nbsp;acute&nbsp;increase in pressure in the eye)<\/li><li>Skin and lip cancer (Non-&nbsp;melanoma&nbsp;skin cancer)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle label after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special temperature instructions.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12.5 mg: Each tablet contains 12.5 mg of&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25 mg: Each tablet contains 25 mg of&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, talc,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, and magnesium stearate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish 12.5 mg tablets are white, round, biconvex tablets with a diameter of 5.8 to 6.2 mm and a thickness of 3.0 to 3.6 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish 25 mg tablets are white, round, flat tablets with a diameter of 7.8 to 8.2 mm and a thickness of 2.7 to 3.4 mm with a break notch on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pack sizes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12.5 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC \/ Aluminum blisters: 100 and 250 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC \/ Aluminum blisters: 100 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluefish Pharmaceuticals AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PO Box 49013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 28 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zaklady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Pharmaceutical Works Polpharma SA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19 Pelpli\u0144ska Street, 83-200 Starogard Gda\u0144ski<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Portugal<\/td><td>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish 12.5 mg &amp; 25 mg compressed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>Hydrochlorothiazide Bluefish<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic and antihypertensive drug. 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