What is Indapamide: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Indapamide overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Lozol

Generic Names:

  • Indapamide

Uses:

  • Treats high blood pressure and the salt and fluid retention that occurs with heart failure. This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Cardiovascular Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Indapamide used for?

Indapamide is a medication used to treat high blood pressure or remove excess body fluid. This drug belongs to a class of medications called thiazide-like diuretics. Indapamide works by increasing the amount of fluid and salt excreted in your urine. Indapamide is a generic drug also sold under the brand name Lozol. This drug has been available for years. In the treatment of high blood pressure and fluid buildup, indapamide use is common.

What form(s) does Indapamide come in

  • Tablet

What are common Indapamide doses?

  • Tablet 1.25MG

  • Tablet 2.5MG

Common Indapamide prescriptions

  • Indapamide
    1.25mg tablet

  • Indapamide
    2.5mg tablet

How to take Indapamide

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • This medicine should usually be taken in the morning.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • This medicine should usually be taken in the morning.

What to do if you miss a dose of Indapamide

Indapamide contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to indapamide or sulfa drugs.

Indapamide warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, lupus, gout, or trouble urinating. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.

  • Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Indapamide interactions

  • Some medicines and foods can affect how indapamide works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:DigoxinCorticosteroidLithium, .

  • Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Indapamide side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Confusion, weakness, and muscle twitching

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, uneven heartbeat

  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

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