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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 26, 2024 | 7:08 PM IST
Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). It contains Chlorthalidone, which works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. Thereby it helps treat hypertension and oedema. In some cases, you may experience headaches, nausea or dizziness, which usually resolve over time. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet

Dechlor 6.25mg 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).

Dechlor 6.25mg 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 Dechlor 6.25mg 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 Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to this medicine.

Uses of Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema (swelling due to fluid retention).

Medicinal Benefits

When you take Dechlor 6.25mg 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. Dechlor 6.25mg 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.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet

  • Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood)
  • Muscle spasm
  • Nausea
  • Extreme tiredness

Drug Warnings

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Dechlor 6.25mg 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). Dechlor 6.25mg 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 Dechlor 6.25mg 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.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin), and can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin) etc. If you are taking any of the above, speak with your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions: You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease, or heart failure, low serum potassium (hypokalemia), patients with nil urine output (anuria) etc.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METOPROLOL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • SILDENAFIL
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume antioxidant-rich food. Blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers are high in antioxidants.
  • Eat natural diuretic foods. Asparagus, beets, green beans, grapes, onion, leafy greens, pineapple, leeks, pumpkin, and garlic are all-natural diuretic foods.
  • Use healthy cooking oils like soybean, olive, canola, and coconut oil.
  • You should avoid refined foods such as white bread, spaghetti, sugar, and red meat.
  • Reduce or eliminate Trans fatty acids, which are found in commercially baked items such as cookies, cakes, crackers, French fries, onion rings, doughnuts, and processed foods.
  • Avoid the consumption of too much salt or salty food.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Regular physical activity or exercise like walking improves your blood flow.
  • When possible, elevate your legs or the swollen area on a chair or pillows.
  • Avoid standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Quitting smoking and alcohol consumption is the best strategy to lower the risk of many health complications.

Special Advise

 If you have taken high doses drink more water and Consult your doctor immediately.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force our heart uses to pump blood to all body parts. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.

Oedema: Also known as 'dropsy' or 'hydropsy', is a condition of fluid retention in the body characterized by swelling of the body's tissue, including ankles, feet and legs. It is usually caused by standing or sitting in the same position for too long, eating too much salty food, and being overweight. Oedema mainly affects the lymphatic system (including the circulatory and immune system) and organs like the tonsils, spleen, and thymus, which maintain fluid balance and fight infections.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet is classified as FDA pregnancy risk category B. So, Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Prolonged intake of Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet during pregnancy may cause jaundice (yellowing of skin and eye), unexplained bruising, low blood sugar and electrolyte imbalance in the neonates (newborn baby). Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet should not be used when breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Driving after taking Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet is not recommended as it may occasionally cause drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current kidney conditions.

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Children

Caution

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you are children below the age of 12. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

647 B/ I-205A, Jankipuram Garden, Jankipuram Lucknow Up 226021, India
Other Info - DE10759

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FAQs

Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body).
Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This, in turn, reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. So, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Taking Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet may cause dehydration. So, to avoid dehydration, drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you feel extremely thirsty.
It's unlikely that Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet affects fertility in men or women. However, some water pills like hydrochlorothiazide may lead to erectile dysfunction. There's not enough evidence to say for certain. For the best advice, consult your doctor.
Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
Yes, Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet is a diuretic (water pill), which increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys.
Take Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken daily if advised by the doctor.
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, weakness, muscle pain, extreme thirst, or rapid heartbeats. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose and take Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet as advised by the doctor.
Consult the doctor before taking ibuprofen with Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet as dose adjustment may be needed to safely take both the medicines together.
Yes, Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet may increase uric acid levels leading to gout. Inform the doctor if you have gout or if you notice symptoms of gout such as sudden/severe attack of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints.
Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet may not cause skin cancer. However, it might cause sensitivity to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out.
Dechlor 6.25mg Tablet may cause side effects like headaches, nausea or dizziness, which usually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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