UROZIDE 50mg Tablet 20s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 2 hours after oral administration.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 to 12 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while you are taking this medicine. The combination may increase the risk of dizziness, fainting, and very low blood pressure. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine. Report any incidence of breathing difficulty or dizziness to the doctor immediately.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to UROZIDE 50mg Tablet 20s or other sulfonamide-derived medicines.

• Anuria

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a condition called anuria (a condition where the kidney is unable to produce urine).

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Hepatic dysfunction

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patient's suffering from liver diseases due to an increase in the risk of serious adverse effects including coma. Close monitoring of liver function is advised while taking this medicine. Report any symptoms of confusion or jaundice to the doctor on priority.

• Volume and electrolyte depletion

  This medicine may alter the blood volume levels and electrolyte levels. This may cause dizziness, dry mouth, and acid-base imbalance. Close monitoring of blood pressure and electrolyte levels is necessary while taking this medicine. Report any symptoms such as weakness, lethargy, muscle pain, drowsiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, etc. to the doctor immediately.

• Renal disease

  This medicine may cause Azotemia in patients with a known history of a severe renal disease. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the renal function.

Take This medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Take this medicine at daytime to prevent sleep disturbance. Drink an adequate amount of water. Monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes levels is necessary while taking this medicine. This medicine should be used with caution due to the risk of dizziness.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

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