Hygroton

Country of origin - Croatia, Ciba-Geigy Switzerland

Pharm-Group - Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics

Manufacturers - Pliva (Croatia), Siba-Geigi (Switzerland)

International name - Chlorthalidone

Synonyms - Apo-Chlorthalidone, Oxodoline

Dosage forms - tablets 50 mg, tablets 100 mg

Composition - Active ingredient - chlorthalidone.

Indications for use: Hypertension, edema due to heart failure.

Contraindications - Impaired liver and kidney function, diabetes mellitus, gout, pregnancy.

Side effects - Weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypokalemia, hypochloremic alkalosis, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, dermatitis.

Interaction - Enhances the effect of antihypertensive drugs.

Overdose - No data available.

Special instructions - No data available.

Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004