Drug reference
indapamide
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Diuretics)
Mechanism of action
Similar to thiazide diuretics, enhances Na, Cl and water excretion by interfering with transport of Na+ ion across renal tubular epithelium at proximal segment of distal tubule
Common side effects
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Hypotension
- Vertigo
- Palpation
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to indapamide or sulfonamides Anuria
Known interactions (31)
- chlorpromazine + indapamide Major
- clarithromycin + indapamide Major
- desipramine + indapamide Major
- dronedarone + indapamide Major
- erythromycin + indapamide Major
- fluconazole + indapamide Major
- indapamide + moxifloxacin Major
- indapamide + nilotinib Major
- indapamide + pimozide Major
- indapamide + quinidine Major
- indapamide + sotalol Major
- indapamide + thioridazine Major
- indapamide + ziprasidone Major
- adrenaline-articaine + indapamide Moderate
- amitriptyline + indapamide Moderate
- clomipramine + indapamide Moderate
- epinephrine + indapamide Moderate
- fluphenazine + indapamide Moderate
- haloperidol + indapamide Moderate
- imipramine + indapamide Moderate
- indapamide + isocarboxazid Moderate
- indapamide + itraconazole Moderate
- indapamide + ketoconazole Moderate
- indapamide + maprotiline Moderate
- indapamide + nortriptyline Moderate
- indapamide + octreotide Moderate
- indapamide + perphenazine Moderate
- indapamide + prochlorperazine Moderate
- indapamide + promethazine Moderate
- indapamide + trazodone Moderate
- indapamide + trimipramine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is indapamide?
indapamide belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does indapamide work?
Similar to thiazide diuretics, enhances Na, Cl and water excretion by interfering with transport of Na+ ion across renal tubular epithelium at proximal segment of distal tubule
What are the common side effects of indapamide?
Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Hypotension, Vertigo, Palpation
Which drugs interact with indapamide?
chlorpromazine, clarithromycin, desipramine, dronedarone, erythromycin, fluconazole, moxifloxacin, nilotinib, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, thioridazine, ziprasidone, adrenaline-articaine, amitriptyline
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