Polythiazide

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Edema
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Nephrotic Syndrome

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Uses of Polythiazide

Updated: November 18, 2013

Polythiazide is used in the treatment of:

Edema
Hypertension
Nephrotic Syndrome
Heart Failure

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Polythiazide Brand Names

Polythiazide may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Polythiazide Drug Class

Polythiazide is part of the drug class:

Thiazides, plain

Polythiazide Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

DIGITALIS/POLYTHIAZIDE
LITHIUM/POLYTHIAZIDE
POLYTHIAZIDE/ZOLEDRONIC ACID

This is not a complete list of Polythiazidedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Polythiazide and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Polythiazide falls into category D:

It has been shown that use of Polythiazide in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.

Polythiazide Dosage

Take polythiazide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Polythiazide dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Polythiazide is available in the following doses:

Polythiazide 1 Mg Oral Tablet
Polythiazide 2 Mg Oral Tablet
Polythiazide 4 Mg Oral Tablet
Polythiazide-prazosin 0.5 Mg-1 Mg Oral Capsule
Polythiazide-prazosin 0.5 Mg-2 Mg Oral Capsule
Polythiazide-prazosin 0.5 Mg-5 Mg Oral Capsule
Polythiazide-reserpine 2 Mg-0.25 Mg Oral Tablet

Forms of Medication

Polythiazide is available in the following forms:

Oral Capsule
Oral Tablet