Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
CTD 12.5 mg Tablet is a prescription diuretic (water pill) medicine containing Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg as its active ingredient. It belongs to the class of thiazide-like diuretics and is primarily used for the management of high blood pressure (hypertension) and conditions involving excess fluid retention (edema).
CTD 12.5 mg helps reduce excess salt and water from the body through urine, which helps lower blood pressure and decrease fluid overload associated with certain heart, kidney, liver, or lung conditions.

🔹 Key Uses
CTD 12.5 mg Tablet may be prescribed for:
Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
Management of fluid retention (edema)
Reducing swelling caused by excess fluid buildup
Supportive treatment in certain heart failure conditions
Management of fluid imbalance associated with kidney, liver, or lung disorders

🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient:
Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg
Drug Class:
Thiazide-like Diuretic
Antihypertensive Medicine
Dosage Form:
Oral Tablet
Therapeutic Category:
Cardiovascular Medicine
Blood Pressure Control Medicine
Fluid Retention Treatment

🔹 How It Works
CTD 12.5 mg contains Chlorthalidone, which works by increasing urine production.
Mechanism of action:
Reduces reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys
Increases removal of excess salt and water through urine
Decreases fluid volume in blood vessels
Helps reduce blood pressure
Reduces swelling caused by fluid accumulation

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps control high blood pressure
Reduces excess fluid buildup in the body
Supports cardiovascular health by lowering pressure on blood vessels
Helps manage edema-related symptoms
Provides long-lasting diuretic action
Convenient once-daily oral tablet therapy when prescribed

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take CTD 12.5 mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
It is usually taken during the daytime to avoid frequent urination at night.
Take it regularly at the same time each day for better results.
Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice.
Dosage may depend on:
Blood pressure levels
Fluid retention severity
Kidney function
Other medicines being used

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
Increased urination
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Low blood pressure
Electrolyte imbalance (such as low sodium or potassium)
Possible serious side effects:
Severe dehydration
Irregular heartbeat due to electrolyte changes
Increased blood sugar levels
Kidney function changes
Severe allergic reactions
Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe or persistent.

🔹 Precautions
Before taking CTD 12.5 mg, inform your doctor if you have:
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Diabetes
Gout
Low sodium or potassium levels
Heart problems
Allergy to sulfonamide-related medicines
Important precautions:
Regular monitoring of blood pressure and electrolytes may be required.
Maintain adequate fluid intake as advised by your doctor.
Inform your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you take.
Avoid excessive alcohol consumption as it may increase dizziness.