Clopamide
Clopamide is a thiazide-like diuretic used primarily to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). It works by helping the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the body, which reduces the workload on the heart and lowers blood pressure. This medication is typically prescribed when lifestyle changes alone are insufficient to control hypertension.
Clopamide is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention by helping the kidneys remove excess salt and water.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- C03BA03
- RxNorm
- 2603
- Generic
- Clopamide
- Class
- atc-c03
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Clopamide is primarily used to treat essential hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema associated with conditions such as heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and kidney disorders.
As a thiazide-like diuretic, Clopamide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney, promoting increased excretion of sodium, chloride, and water while reducing blood volume and cardiac output.
Common side effects may include electrolyte imbalances (particularly low potassium), increased urination, dizziness, and potential interactions with other antihypertensive medications. Regular monitoring of electrolytes and blood pressure is recommended during treatment.
Official drug label
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