Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. Higher blood pressure leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat and other complications like oedema (fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs, leading to swelling).

Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet contains Chlortalodone, which works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. Thereby it helps treat hypertension and oedema.

Take Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience headaches, nausea or dizziness, which usually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking this medicine without completing the prescribed dose, as abrupt stopping it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of getting heart disease and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney, liver, or heart disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet . Also, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to this medicine.

When you take Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet , the blood vessels in your body will be relaxed, which will help lower the raised blood pressure. Also, it widens the blood vessels (lining of arteries wall) and helps to improve the blood flow. It helps in losing excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet also helps decrease fluid buildup, which reduces inflammation or swelling. In addition, this relieves oedema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, gout (high uric acid), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, it is contraindicated in people with cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is unknown. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Chlorvix 12.5 Tablet and breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you are on low sodium (table salt) diet. Cases of electrolyte imbalance have been observed (like low levels of sodium, potassium, or magnesium in your blood). So your doctor might advise monitoring blood pressure, kidney function test,  and electrolytes.