{"id":13952,"date":"2021-09-23T06:53:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T06:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13952"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:33:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:33:50","slug":"hydrochlorothiazide-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hydrochlorothiazide-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm &#8211; Hydrochlorothiazide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>25 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>hydrochlorothiazide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is a&nbsp;diuretic&nbsp;and antihypertensive drug.&nbsp;The decrease in blood 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 lower the resistance in the blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>fluid retention in the body (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>in&nbsp;M\u00e9ni\u00e8re&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(disease of the inner ear).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;contained in Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&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 use Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/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 hypersensitive to certain other&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;).<\/li><li>if you are hypersensitive to certain&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;(&nbsp;sulfonamides&nbsp;).<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease.<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney disease with low urine production.<\/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 or pharmacist before taking Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>If you have atherosclerosis in your heart or brain.<\/li><li>If you have a disturbed salt or electrolyte balance in your blood (&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;,&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;,&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;,&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;or&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;), your doctor may want to monitor you more closely.<\/li><li>If you experience impaired vision or eye pain.&nbsp;This may be a symptom offluid retention in the eye (between the choroid and retina) or an increase in pressure in the eye and may occur within hours to weeks after taking Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm.&nbsp;This can lead to permanent visual impairment if left untreated.&nbsp;If you have previously had a&nbsp;penicillin&nbsp;or sulfonamide allergy, you may be at higher risk of developing this.<\/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 Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For long-term treatment with Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm, the diet must contain enough&nbsp;potassium.&nbsp;This is especially important if you may lose extra&nbsp;potassium, e.g.&nbsp;if you have severe vomiting or diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The treatment effect may be affected if Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is taken at the same time as certain other medicines.&nbsp;This is especially important for the following:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Digitalis glycosides&nbsp;and sotalol, which are drugs that affect the heart rhythm.<\/li><li>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory \/ anti-rheumatic drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;) used in the treatment of pain.<\/li><li>Cholestyramine and colestipol used in the treatment of high blood fats.<\/li><li>Lithium, antidepressants, antipsychotics used in the treatment of mental disorders.<\/li><li>Carbamazepine used to treat&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;and certain mental disorders.<\/li><li>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;) used to treat depression.<\/li><li>Other antihypertensive drugs.<\/li><li>Insulin&nbsp;and other medicines for&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Carbenoxolone used for ulcers or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the esophagus.<\/li><li>Adrenocorticotropic&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;is used to treat adrenal insufficiency.<\/li><li>Glucocorticoid&nbsp;is.<\/li><li>Medicines for the treatment of irregular heartbeat.<\/li><li>Anticholinergic drugs (drugs used to treat various diseases such as stomach cramps,&nbsp;bladder&nbsp;spasm&nbsp;,&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;, motion sickness, muscle cramps,&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;and as an aid to anesthesia).<\/li><li>Some medicines used to treat&nbsp;infection&nbsp;include 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;norepinephrine&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Muscle relaxants used during surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.&nbsp;Your doctor will usually suggest you take another medicine instead of Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm as Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is not recommended during pregnancy.&nbsp;This is because Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm passes into the fetus and can cause harm to the fetus and the newborn baby if used during the last 6 months of pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to start breastfeeding.&nbsp;Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is not recommended during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to drive or use machines may be impaired in some patients during treatment with Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm.&nbsp;This is especially true at the beginning of treatment.<\/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 increased vigilance.&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 Orifarm contains lactose monohydrate<\/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 Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment is started with \u00bd &#8211; 2 tablets per day.&nbsp;The lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be used for continued treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment is started with 1-2 tablets per day.&nbsp;After starting treatment, it may be possible to continue treatment every two to three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M\u00e9ni\u00e8res disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment begins with 2 &#8211; 4 tablets per day divided into two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;during the first 4-6 weeks.&nbsp;Then&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one is&nbsp;reduced&nbsp;and can be stopped after a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one has taken preferably in the morning, (single dose) or in two divided&nbsp;doses&nbsp;you, morning and evening.&nbsp;The increased urine excretion begins about 2 hours after ingestion, is greatest after about 4 hours, and lasts up to 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of an overdose are fluid and electrolyte disturbances, thirst, dehydration, and disturbances in the&nbsp;pH value&nbsp;of the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/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>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High blood sugar (with symptoms such as thirst, increased urination,&nbsp;dry mouth&nbsp;, blurred vision).<\/li><li>Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, headache.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fainting due to low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;when you get up fast, irregular heartbeat.<\/li><li>Decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting,&nbsp;colic&nbsp;, diarrhea, constipation.<\/li><li>Skin rash,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;, increased sensitivity to sunlight.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Disorders of the blood, which can lead to&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;or loss of white blood cells.<\/li><li>Tingling in the arms or feet (&nbsp;paresthesia&nbsp;), sleep disorders, depression.<\/li><li>Dimsyn.<\/li><li>Breathing difficulties,&nbsp;pneumonia&nbsp;, water in the lungs.<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the liver, blocked outflow of bile,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas.<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the blood vessels,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the skin,&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;, which is a potentially serious skin condition with blistering and flaking of the skin.<\/li><li>Kidney failure&nbsp;, kidney disease (interstitial nephritis).<\/li><li>Severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;, fever,&nbsp;impotence&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin and lip cancer (non-&nbsp;melanoma&nbsp;skin cancer).<\/li><li>Decreased vision or pain in the eyes due to high pressure (possible signs of fluid accumulation in the eye (between the choroid and retina) or&nbsp;acute&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Laboratory test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;that affect the blood have been reported.&nbsp;They will only be detected by laboratory tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low level of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood, elevated&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;in the blood, increased level of fat (&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low level of&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;or&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood, high level of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood, high&nbsp;pH&nbsp;value in the blood due to low level of chloride, low level of&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This also applies to any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information.<\/p>\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 Orifarm<\/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 after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide&nbsp;25 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;Lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, powdered cellulose, crospovidone;povidone K 25;&nbsp;croscarmellose sodium,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\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 Orifarm is a white, round tablet with a scoreline on one side with a diameter of 8.9 to 9.2 mm and a height of 2.4 to 3.2 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC \/ PVDC \/ Alu blister with: 28, 30, 98 and 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 Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energivej 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/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<p>Norway: Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark: Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweden: Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydrochlorothiazide Orifarm is a diuretic and antihypertensive drug. 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