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Indapamide oral tablet dosage: A detailed guide

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Doctors prescribe indapamide oral tablet for conditions such as high blood pressure and fluid buildup in people with heart failure. You take it by mouth once per day.
Medically reviewed by Bryson Russell, PharmD, MHSA, MSc
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This article describes indapamide oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for indapamide. If you want to know more about indapamide oral tablet, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.

Indapamide oral tablet is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.

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Form and strengths of indapamide

Indapamide oral tablet comes as follows:

  • Form: tablet, which you’ll take by swallowing
  • Strengths: 1.25 milligrams (mg), 2.5 mg

Dosage of indapamide

This article describes the recommended dosages for indapamide oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of indapamide oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of indapamide in adults

Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of indapamide oral tablet. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of indapamide oral tablet that gives the desired outcome.

ConditionStarting dosageMaintenance dosageMaximum dosage
high blood pressure1.25 mg once per daybased on individual needs5 mg once per day
edema (fluid buildup) in people with congestive heart failure2.5 mg once per daybased on individual needs5 mg once per day

Dosage adjustments for indapamide

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of indapamide oral tablet based on several factors. These include:

  • the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
  • your age
  • other health conditions you may have
  • other medications that may interact with indapamide

Missed dose of indapamide

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of indapamide oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of indapamide oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

  • downloading a reminder app on your phone
  • setting an alarm
  • putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about indapamide oral tablet and its dosage.

How does the dosage of indapamide compare with the dosage of amlodipine?

Both indapamide and amlodipine are used to treat high blood pressure.

Amlodipine is available as 2.5-mg, 5-mg, and 10-mg oral tablets. The dosage of amlodipine for high blood pressure ranges from 2.5–10 mg once per day.

Indapamide oral tablet is available in 1.25-mg and 2.5-mg strengths. For high blood pressure, the dosage can range from 1.25–5 mg once per day.

If you have more questions about how the dosage of indapamide oral tablet compares with amlodipine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

What is the lowest recommended dose of indapamide?

The lowest recommended dose of indapamide oral tablet is 1.25 mg once per day.

If you have specific questions about the lowest recommended dose of indapamide oral tablet, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Is indapamide taken long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe indapamide oral tablet as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should take indapamide oral tablet, talk with your doctor.

How indapamide is taken

You’ll swallow indapamide oral tablet once per day.

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day, usually in the morning. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of indapamide

It’s important that you do not take more indapamide oral tablet than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of indapamide overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

What to do if you take too much indapamide

If you think you’ve taken too much indapamide, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for indapamide oral tablet. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of indapamide oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take indapamide oral tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

  • Will my dosage change if I take other medications with indapamide?
  • How quickly will my doctor increase my dosage of indapamide?
  • How will I know whether my dosage of indapamide is right for my condition?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.

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