Inderide

Inderide is a drug used in the treatment of hypertension.This drug is available as a tablet containing hydrochlorothiazide 25 milligrams and propranolol hydrochloride 40 milligrams or hydrochlorothiazide 25 milligrams and propranolol hydrochloride 80 milligrams.

Instructions:

You should read the product information leaflet before using this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be taken by mouth as instructed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the drug because it may diminish its effects. This medication should be taken with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise. You should swallow the drug whole.

Your dosage is based on your medical condition and the way you will respond to treatment. Take this drug regularly to experience the most benefits. You should also take this drug at the same time each day.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as prescribed by your doctor or as stated on the package label.

Interactions:

Inderide may interact with medications such as:

• Cisapride
• Dofetilide
• Thioridazine
• Alpha blockers such as:
  • Prazosin
• Aluminum hydroxide
• Anticholinergics such as:
  • Atropine
  • or Scopolamine
• Calcium channel blockerssuch as:
  • Diltiazem
  • or Verapamil
• Chlorpromazine
• Diazepam
• Diazoxide
• Cimetidine
• St. John's wort
• Certain SSRI antidepressants including:
  • Fluoxetine
  • Paroxetine
  • or Fluvoxamine
• Protease inhibitors including:
  • Ritonavir
• Rifamycins including:
  • Rifabutin
• Certain anti-seizure medicines including:
  • Carbamazepine
• Narcotic pain relievers such as:
  • Morphine
• Barbiturates such as:
  • Phenobarbital
• Corticosteroids including:
  • Prednisone
• Other drugs to treat high blood pressure such as:
  • Clonidine
  • Hydralazine
  • Methyldopa
  • or Reserpine
• Drugs whose removal from the body is affected by the acid level in urine such as:
  • Amphetamine
  • or Methenamine
• Epinephrine
• Haloperidol
• Other heart medications such as:
  • Amiodarone
  • Digoxin
  • Disopyramide
  • Propafenone
  • or Quinidine
• Lithium
• MAO inhibitors:
  • Isocarboxazid
  • Linezolid
  • Methylene blue
  • Moclobemide
  • Phenelzine
  • Procarbazine
  • Rasagiline
  • Selegiline
  • Tranylcypromine
• Mefloquine
• Rizatriptan
• Theophylline
• Drugs for thyroid disease such as:
  • Methimazole
  • Propylthiouracil
  • or Thyroid supplements including:
    • Levothyroxine
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as:
  • Amitriptyline
• Warfarin

Side Effects:

There are no side effects known aside from a possible allergic reaction in people who have previous or unknown hypersensitivity to the drug.

Watch out for signs of allergic reactions such as:

• Rash
• Itching
• Swelling

Warnings:

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following:

• Allergy to:
  • Propranolol
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • or to Other thiazides (Chlorothiazide) and
  • Beta blockers (Metoprolol, Atenolol)
• Certain types of heart rhythm problems
• Severe heart failure
• Asthma
• Inability to make urine or anuria
• Other breathing problems such as:
  • Bronchitis
  • or Emphysema
• Diabetes
• Heart failure
• Other heart problems such as:
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
• Hyperthyroidism
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Blood circulation problems such as:
  • Raynaud's disease
• Pheochromocytoma
• Mental or mood disorders
• Myasthenia gravis
• High levels of fats in the blood such as:
  • Cholesterol
  • or Triglycerides
• Gout
• Dehydration
• Lupus
• Sympathectomy
• Severe allergic reactions
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Pregnancy or lactation