Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR is used to reduce the risk of heart failure and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). A Thiazide diuretic prevents the body from absorbing excessive salt that may cause fluid retention. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure against the walls of blood vessels. Due to this, the heart has to work harder to pump the supply of blood in the whole body. Hypertension can put a person on severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and aneurysm.

Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR contains Indapamide, and it is only available on prescription. It works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium in the body, resulting in an increase in chloride, sodium, and water excretion through urine. The shift in electrolytes and sodium levels reduces vascular resistance and makes the heart work normally. The production of diuresis and removal of excessive salt and fluid helps to lower blood pressure.

Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR is an orally administered drug. You can take Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience dehydration, dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, itching, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects of Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor, as stopping a sudden intake of Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR may lower the potassium level in the body, so ask your doctor about how to add it to the diet. Please inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR, are pregnant or get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have gout, liver disease, kidney problems, heart failure, diabetes, a heart valve problem, or heart attack.

Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR is prescribed for treating high blood pressure. Being a diuretic medication, Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR enhances the excretion of sodium and water through urine by restricting sodium absorption in the nephron tubes. If high blood pressure is not controlled for a longer time, then arteries and the heart will not be able to function properly. This may further increase the chances of damage to brain blood vessels, resulting in heart attack and serious kidney failure. However, taking Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR at the right time can control the blood pressure and make the heart function properly.

• Dizziness

• Blurred vision

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Abdominal pain

• Dry mouth

• Headache

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Itching

• Rashes

• Shortness of breath

Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness. Before taking Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR, tell the doctor if you have any allergies to the active and inactive ingredients present in it, have a history including anuria (kidneys aren't producing urine)/ renal dysfunction, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, liver disease, lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune inflammatory disease-causing scaly red patches on the skin), and asthma. Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR may lower down the potassium level in the body, so ask the doctor about how to add it to the diet. Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR should only be given during pregnancy when the doctor strongly suggests it. Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR could pass in the breast milk, so ask your doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman before taking it. Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR should not be given to children as safety has not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR may interact with other diuretic medications (furosemide, torsemide), antihypertensive drugs (ramipril, amlodipine, baclofen, levodopa, clonidine), a medicine used to treat bipolar disorder (lithium, risperidone, amisulpride), painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen), and blood thinners (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR can be taken with or without a meal. However, it should be taken early in the day and at the same time of day. It is best to avoid heavy meals with Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR as it will make medicine to work effectively. However, one should tell their doctor if they are using multi-minerals or any ayurvedic supplements. It is best to limit the intake of salt.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Elpamide 1.5mg Tablet SR can interact with certain diseases. Hence, it is advisable to tell the doctor about the past or current medical history including anuria (kidneys are not producing urine)/ renal dysfunction, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, liver disease, lumps erythematosus (an autoimmune inflammatory disease-causing scaly red patches on the skin), and asthma.

• FUROSEMIDE
• TORSEMIDE
• AMLODIPINE
• RAMIPRIL
• BACLOFEN
• LEVODOPA
• CLONIDINE
• AMBROXOL
• LITHIUM
• RISPERIDONE
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• WARFARIN

• 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 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.

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels, leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Oedema: Oedema, also known as fluid overload, occurs due to fluid build-up in spaces between the cells. Oedema can result from a variety of factors. Some oedema reasons are caused by your lifestyle, while an underlying medical problem causes others. Shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and swelling in hands or abdominal areas are the symptoms of oedema.