Indapamide

• Indapamide 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 Indapamide, tell the doctor if you have any allergies to the active and inactive ingredients present in it.
• Also, let your doctor know if you have a history of 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.
• Indapamide may lower down the potassium level in the body, so ask the doctor about how to add it to the diet.
• Indapamide should only be given during pregnancy when the doctor strongly suggests it.
• Indapamide could pass in the breast milk, so ask your doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman before taking it.
• Indapamide should not be given to children as safety has not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Indapamide 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: Indapamide 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 Indapamide, as it will help the medicine work more 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: Indapamide 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.

• 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.