Esidrex
Hydrochlorothiazide
Ingredients & Drug Type
Esidrex is listed as Antihypertensive containing Hydrochlorothiazide. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
- Active ingredient
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 25mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً صباحاً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 12.5–25mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً صباحاً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Esidrex is listed as Antihypertensive containing Hydrochlorothiazide. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
Esidrex (hydrochlorothiazide) is the classic thiazide inside half the world’s combination BP pills — gentle, proven, morning-dosed. Watch potassium/sodium, uric acid (gout flares), glucose creep and photosensitivity; a bonus role: reducing recurrent calcium kidney stones.
Uses / Indications
- High blood pressure
- edema
- Hypertension, heart protection, or kidney protection according to the care plan.
Side Effects
- Potassium deficiency
- sodium deficiency
- elevated uric acid
- hyperglycemia
- photosensitivity
- Dizziness, tiredness, headache, ankle swelling, or pulse changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- انقطاع البول
- حساسية السلفوناميدات (تقاطع محتمل)
- نقرس نشط غير مضبوط بحذر شديد
- ونقص أملاح شديد غير مصحح. الحمل: ليس خياراً روتينياً.
- Severe low blood pressure or allergy; some agents are unsafe in pregnancy or renal artery stenosis.
Warnings
- صباحاً دائماً (وإلا فليلة حمّامات). فحص أملاح وسكر ويوريك أسيد دوري. تقلصات ساق ليلية متكررة أو خفقان = فحص بوتاسيوم عاجل. نقرس معروف؟ أخبر طبيبك قبل بدئه. تابع خطة ضغطك المتكاملة عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not stop blood pressure medicine suddenly without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
- مع الديجوكسين: نقص البوتاسيوم يسمّمه — مراقبة. الليثيوم يرتفع معه بخطورة (تجنب الجمع غالباً). مضادات الالتهاب تضعفه. الكورتيزون يفاقم نقص البوتاسيوم. أدوية السكري قد تحتاج تعديلاً.
- May interact with diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and heart medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Measure blood pressure regularly.
- Stand slowly to reduce dizziness.
- Seek care for severe swelling, breathlessness, or fainting.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Esidrex?
Esidrex contains Hydrochlorothiazide and is categorized as Antihypertensive. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Esidrex?
Catalog dosing information includes: 12.5–25mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Esidrex?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Esidrex be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.