Indapamide

Indapamide is a medication that is licensed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by congestive heart failure. It comes in tablet form and is available by prescription. Indapamide is a type of diuretic, which works by increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood. Side effects of indapamide may include headaches, dizziness, and infections.

 

What Is Indapamide?

Indapamide (Lozol®) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. It is part of a class of medicines known as diuretics.
 

Who Makes Indapamide?

Indapamide was originally made by sanofi-aventis. However, brand-name indapamide is no longer being made. Generic indapamide is still available.
 

Indapamide Uses

Specific uses of indapamide include:
 
(Click What Is Indapamide Used For? for more information on specific indapamide uses, including possible off-label uses.)
 

How Does Indapamide Work?

Indapamide is a diuretic, which is commonly referred to as a "water pill.
 " Specifically, it is known as an "indoline" diuretic. Indapamide is unlike any other diuretic; in fact, it is the only indoline diuretic. Although it is not entirely clear how indapamide works, it is thought that it works by increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood. This extra salt and water is passed out through urine. By increasing the amount of water removed from the blood, indapamide causes a decrease in blood volume. Because of this effect, indapamide can lower blood pressure and also help with water retention.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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