Acezide (25+15) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Acezide (25+15) Tablet
Acezide (25+15) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Wockhardt Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Hydrochlorothiazide, Captopril. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 24.13 (arround $0.33782 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Hydrochlorothiazide+ Captopril) |
| Pharma Company : | Wockhardt Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Acezide (25+15) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 2.41 INR (arround $0.03374 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 24.13 INR (arround $0.33782 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Acezide (25+15)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Acezide (25+15) are :
Hydrochlorothiazide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, and liver disease and to treat edema caused by using certain medications including estrogen and corticosteroids. Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills'). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
For more details on Hydrochlorothiazide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Hydrochlorothiazide..
CaptoprilIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Captopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve survival and reduce the risk of heart failure after a heart attack in patients a heart condition called left ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement of the walls of the left side of the heart). Captopril is also used to treat kidney disease (nephropathy) caused by diabetes in patients with type 1 diabetes and retinopathy (eye disease). Captopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.High blood pressure is a common condition, and when not treated it can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.All grades of hypertension, CHF and Scleroderma crisis.
For more details on Captopril, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Captopril..
Acezide (25+15) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Acezide (25+15), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Hydrochlorothiazide-15 mg Captopril-25 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Angiopril DU (25+15) | 41 |