Indapamide

Generic name: indapamide [ in-DAP-a-mide ]
Brand name: Lozol
Dosage form: oral tablet (1.25 mg; 2.5 mg)
Drug class:Thiazide diuretics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 26, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is indapamide?

Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Indapamide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure. indapamide is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Indapamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or if you are unable to urinate.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use indapamide if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you are unable to urinate; or

• you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

To make sure indapamide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• cirrhosis or other liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• low levels of potassium or sodium in your blood;

• gout;

• diabetes;

• lupus; or

• if you are on a low-salt diet.

Indapamide is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become p...