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Drug Details

KALSPARE

• Drug Class Description
  Thiazide-related diuretics (thiazides) / K+-sparing diuretics (potassium-sparing diuretics).
• Generic Name
  Chlortalidone [chlorthalidone], triamterene [co-triamterzide]
• Presentation
  Tablets, chlortalidone 50mg, triamterene 50mg.
• Description
  Orange f-c tablets marked A one side, scored on reverse.
• Indications
  

  Mild to moderate hypertension. Oedema.

• Adult Dosage
  

  Hypertension: 1 every morning, increasing to 2 once daily if necessary.

  Oedema: 1 every morning increasing to 2 once daily if condition persists after 7 days.

• Contra Indications
  

  Anuria, progressive or severe renal failure. Hyperkalaemia.

• Special Precautions
  

  Diabetes; acidosis. Gout. Renal or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy, lactation.

• Interactions
  K+ supplements, K+-sparing diuretics, lithium, digitalis, antihypertensives, ACE inhibitors.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Rash, photosensitivity, blood dyscrasias, gout, cramps.