indapamide

Indapamide is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and fluid retention (swelling caused by body fluid pooling in certain tissues) that can happen with heart failure(HF; a condition where the heart muscle weakens and cannot blood as well). Indapamide is in a class of medications called diuretics ("water pills"). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded salt and water from the body into the urine. Untreated high blood pressure can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. This damage may cause heart disease, a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. Along with medication, making the following changes will also help to control your blood pressure: eating a diet low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.