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Hudur Dex Sustained Release Tablets (Indapamide)

Hudur Dex Sustained Release Tablets (Indapamide)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Indapamide›1.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Servier Korea
Appearance
White round sustained release coated tablet
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 9)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200805114 · Approved 2008.05.04 · Insurance code 676300080

Summary

Main use
Treatment of essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 1 tablet once daily in the morning. Do not exceed the dose, since higher doses do not improve the antihypertensive effect and only increase the diuretic effect. Swallow this medicine whole without chewing or splitting it.

Ingredients

Importer
Servier Korea

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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Essential hypertension is a form of hypertension that occurs without a specific cause. This medication is used to treat essential hypertension.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once daily in the morning. Do not exceed the dose, since higher doses do not improve the antihypertensive effect and only increase the diuretic effect. Swallow this medicine whole without chewing or splitting it.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used in patients with severely impaired kidney function or with very low levels of potassium and sodium in the body. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients allergic to any of the ingredients or those who have recently suffered cerebrovascular damage, or to patients with severely impaired liver function. Since this medicine contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should avoid taking it. Particular caution should be exercised in elderly patients with cirrhosis or heart disease, as rapid diuresis can lead to blood concentration or the risk of thrombosis. During treatment, regular blood tests should be conducted to prevent electrolyte imbalance and dehydration, and attention is required as hypokalemia or hyponatremia may occur. This medicine may cause hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash or allergic reactions, and serious side effects such as cardiac arrhythmias or liver function abnormalities may occur rarely. Furthermore, serious eye conditions such as acute closed-angle glaucoma may occur, so if there are changes in vision or eye pain, stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a physician. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking this medicine, and if unavoidable, must follow a doctor's instructions. This medicine has many interactions with other medications, particularly caution is needed when taken with antihypertensives, cardiac drugs, antidiabetics, lithium, antiarrhythmics, etc. Caution may be required when driving or operating machinery, especially during the initial treatment or when used with other antihypertensive medications. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, hypotension, or seizures may appear, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid moisture, and swallow the tablets whole without chewing or breaking.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions, asthma reactions, papular rash, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, dizziness, fatigue, headache, paresthesia, syncope, myopia, blurred vision, vision impairment, acute closed-angle glaucoma, choroidal exudate, arrhythmia, polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, hypotension, vomiting, nausea, constipation, thirst, pancreatitis, liver dysfunction, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatitis, purpura, angioedema, urticaria, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute disseminated erythematosus lupus exacerbation, photosensitivity reaction, renal failure, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis, erectile dysfunction, QT prolongation on electrocardiogram, increased blood glucose, elevated serum uric acid, increased liver enzyme levels, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, seizures, drowsiness, confusion, polyuria, nocturia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine should be stored carefully to avoid moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Additionally, it should be kept in a tightly sealed container to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round sustained release coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 9)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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