Description

Esidrex Tablet is used for the management of high blood pressure. This medicine works by eliminating the excess of water, sodium and potassium salts from the body in urine. It helps by reducing the blood volume and thus decreases the total amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute. This results in decreased blood pressure. Esidrex is also used to treat swelling associated with heart failure, corticosteroid or estrogen therapy, kidney and liver dysfunction with other medicines, to treat a disease that causes excessive thirst and heavy urination (also called, Diabetes insipidus), and to prevent kidney stones.
Esidrex Tablet may also be used together with other medicines to treat certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. It is used in combination with Anti-Hypertensive for the management of high blood pressure. The effectiveness of these medicines increases when used in combination with Esidrex.
Thiazide Diuretic
Esidrex is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called Thiazide Diuretic. Thiazide diuretics are usually used to treat high blood pressure. They are also used for to treat congestive heart failure, accumulation of fluid and edema. They directly act on the kidneys and increase urine flow.
How to use
Read the medicine guide provided by your pharmacist, your doctor, or the medicine company. If you have any questions related to Esidrex, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use Esidrex Tablet as per the instructions provided by your doctor.
You should keep track of your blood pressure levels regularly. Share results with the doctor and discuss your treatment plan if your measurements are abnormally high or low
Esidrex is consumed with or without food.
Typical Dosage
The typical dose of Esidrex for adults is 25-50 mg daily in single or two divided doses. The usual dose for children is 1-2 mg/kg (0.5 mg to 1 mg/lb) daily in single or two divided doses. The maximum dose for adult patients of Esidrex is 50 mg per day. It takes 2 hours for this medicine to start its action. This medicine is not known to be addictive or habit-forming.
Esidrex should be used as directed by the doctor even if you feel well, or even if you think that there is no need for you to use your medicine.