Ionic

Ionic: description, use and contraindications

Ionic is a pharmaceutical drug that belongs to the group of loop diuretics. It is produced in Russia by the Obolensk Pharmaceutical Enterprise under the international name indapamide. Ionic is available in the form of film-coated tablets with a dosage of 2.5 mg.

Indications for use of Ionic include the treatment of arterial hypertension and chronic heart failure. It has a diuretic effect and helps reduce swelling associated with heart failure.

Despite its wide range of uses, Ionic has a number of contraindications. It should not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to indapamide, cerebrovascular accidents, severe liver failure, decompensated diabetes mellitus, gout, pregnancy and lactation.

Some side effects may occur when using Ionic, such as weakness, orthostatic hypotension, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, nausea, epigastric pain, diarrhea, cramps and allergic reactions.

Ionic also interacts with other medications. It enhances the effect of antihypertensive drugs and increases the risk of hypokalemia in the presence of potassium-removing diuretics.

In case of an overdose of Ionik, symptoms such as weakness, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, respiratory depression and hypotension may appear. In this case, correction of the water-electrolyte balance is necessary, and gastric lavage may be required.

When prescribing Ionic to patients with liver and kidney diseases, it is necessary to monitor the level of potassium in the blood. In patients with hyperuricemia, it is recommended to regularly determine the level of uric acid in the blood. Ionic should not be combined with lithium preparations, vincamine and potassium-sparing diuretics.

In conclusion, Ionic is a diuretic drug that is effective in the treatment of hypertension and chronic heart failure. However, before using it, you need to familiarize yourself with contraindications and side effects, and also discuss the possibility of its use with your doctor.