Cicletanine (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Cicletanine hydrochloride is a diuretic having properties similar to those of thiazide diuretics. Cicletanine (HCl) is used in the treatment of hypertension.
Indications
Cicletanine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypertension.
Contraindications
Cicletanine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Renal insufficiency, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cicletanine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cicletanine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Lethargy, Hypersensitivity reactions.
Warnings
Cicletanine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, kidney or liver disease or any drug allergies. Caution must be observed when eating large amounts of food high in potassium such as bananas, baked potatoes, raisins, cooked spinach and other foods. Alcoholic beverages may increase the effects of this drug, causing dizziness or lightheadedness, so limit alcohol intake. It should be used caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness. This drug changes fluid balance, cause dizziness, if change from a lying to a standing position too rapidly, avoid this by sitting up a few minutes before rising. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cicletanine (HCl) was found.
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.