Thalitone is a monosulfamyl diuretic/anti-hypersensitive drug used in treatment of hypertension to aid in prevention of stroke, kidney disease and lower high blood pressure. Thalitone diuretic comes in handy by decreasing excess water and extra salt in the body thus reducing infections like edema, liver problems and heart failure. This is achieved by prevention of water absorption by the distal tubules of the kidney through inhibition of sodium chloride ion symporter thus increasing water uptake.

Thalitone is a thiazide-like diuretic which comes in a 15mg kidney shaped white tablets and are consumed orally with an inactive composition of lactose, magnesium stearate, cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, colloidal silicon dioxide among others. Thalitone is considered a water pills since its used to vasodilate ones blood vessel and increases urine levels thus not advisable to be taken during late hours before bed.

Thalitone Dosage

The dosage for Thalitone drug is usually prescribed by a medical practitioner according to the response to treatment and the medical condition of a given patient. It’s advisable to follow up with a physician in case of any need of clarity on the dosage scheduling and intake.

Mostly patients are advised to take this medication with food in the early morning hours, once a day until completion. It’s healthy for one to finish the complete dosage despite feeling well.

Thalitone Dosage for Hypertension

For patients suffering from hypertension the 15mg dosage may be increased if the response is insufficient. The patient maybe prescribed to 30mg or increased to 40- 50mg dosage a day according to the response.

Thalitone Dosage for Edema

The dosage depends on the response of the patient which in adults is initially 30 – 60mg per day. Though some patients may require 90 – 120 mg in intervals according to the recommendation of a qualified  practitioner.

Maintenance dosage may be adjusted according to the individual response and these may be lower than previous doses. Continued use of Chlorthalidone medications enhances their effectiveness.

Dosage considerations

In case of an overdose normal saline comes in handy for volume replacement.

·Six hours after administration if there is lack of symptoms discontinue with the treatment.

· When there is hypotension, nor epinephrine can be used to subdue the effects.

· Dosage to be administered during morning hours accompanied with some food.

Thalitone warning and side effects

Chlorthalidone should be administered with utmost caution in patients with certain conditions like

hepatic disease, azotemia or bronchial asthma since these might cause sensitivity reactions.

Thalitone should not be taken with certain drugs like cholestyramine that lowers the level of

cholesterol in the body. A span of more than two hours should be given before

or after using Thalitone tablets to avoid unnecessary reactions.

Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, weakness and nausea.

Conclusion

You can easily purchase Thalitone whenever required but its recommended to do so after consulting a qualified medical practitioner. However one must be careful while purchasing Thalitone drugs since there are both generic and original tablets in the market. However any dosage of Chlorthalidone prescribed must be issued with caution since this is a very sensitive drug.