Indapamide-Teva Special Precautions

Tell the doctor: if patient has any heart rhythm problems; if patient has problems with the liver or kidneys; if diabetic; if a test is needed to check how well the parathyroid gland is working; if suffering from gout; if patient gets any skin problems such as a rash, change in skin colour, swelling or if the skin becomes sensitive to sunlight (photosensitive) while taking this medication.
Before patient starts taking Indapamide-Teva and during the treatment the doctor may give blood tests to check the levels of sodium, potassium and calcium in the blood. This is especially important for the elderly or patients who suffer from liver disease, heart disease or have an overactive parathyroid gland.
Athletes: Athletes should be aware that this medicinal product contains an active ingredient that could give a positive result during doping tests.
Ophthalmologic: Choroidal effusion, Secondary Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma and/or Acute Myopia: Sulfonamide or sulfonamide derivative drugs can cause an idiosyncratic reaction, which may result in choroidal effusion, secondary acute angle-closure glaucoma and/or acute transient myopia. Symptoms include acute onset of decreased visual acuity, blurred vision or ocular pain and typically occur within hours to weeks of drug initiation.
Untreated acute angle-closure glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss. The primary treatment is to discontinue Indapamide-Teva as rapidly as possible. Prompt medical or surgical treatments may need to be considered if the intraocular pressure remains uncontrolled. Risk factors for developing acute angle-closure glaucoma may include a history of sulfonamide or penicillin allergy.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Indapamide-Teva: Patients who are intolerant to lactose should note that Indapamide-Teva contains a small amount of lactose.
In case of intolerance to some sugars, contact the doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines: This medicine can cause side effects due to lowering of the blood pressure such as dizziness or tiredness (see Side Effects). These side effects are more likely to occur after initiation of the treatment and after dose increases. If this occurs, refrain from driving and other activities requiring alertness. However, under good control, these side effects are unlikely to occur.