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Exna

Exna is a type of drugs classified as Thiazide diuretics, also known as "water pills" used to lower the amount of water in the body. Exna is given to treat high blood pressure, kidney problems, cirrhosis, salt, and fluid retention as well as congestive heart failure. Thiazide diuretics like Exna increase urine production in the kidney by altering the movement of sodium and chloride in it. In doing so Thiazide diuretics like Exna may increase the blood sugar. Thiazide diuretics like Exna are often taken in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure.

CAUTION

Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, lupus, kidney or liver disease or low levels of potassium before using Exna.

Avoid using Exna if you are allergic or sensitive to Exna or other sulfa drugs.

Tell your dentist you are taking Exna before any dental procedure.

Thiazide diuretics like Exna may cause dizziness and fatigue.

Thiazide diuretics like Exna may cause hypersensitivity to sunlight.

Use caution when using sauna or hot bath. It may cause dizziness, fainting, vomiting and sudden drop in blood pressure.

Thiazide diuretics like Exna may result in loosing too much salt and potassium, especially among elderly women.

Thiazide diuretics like Exna should not be taken with lithium, as that could increase the risk of lithium poisoning.

EXNA SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Exna may include dizziness, fatigue, frequent urination, dry mouth, anxiety, muscle cramps, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, increase in blood sugar and uric acid levels.

Rare side effects may include allergic reactions, upset stomach, appetite loss, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, drowsiness, hives, impotence, indigestion, light-headedness, liver disorders, rash, hypersensitivity to light, sore throat, vertigo, and weight loss.

EXNA INTERACTIONS

Check with your physician before combining Exna with the following:

Alcohol
Blood thinners
Decongestant drugs (allergy, cold, and sinus medicines)

Diabetic drugs
Lithium
Norepinephrine
NSAIDs like Aleve or Ibuprofen

High blood pressure medications
Potassium supplements may be needed

Herbs that increase blood pressure like ephedra, ginseng, and saw palmetto. Other herbs may also interfere, check with your doctor before combining them with Exna.

EXNA AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before using Exna.
As Exna may appear in breast milk, nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Exna.

EXNA DOSES

ADULT

50-200 mg daily.

CHILDREN

Not recommended.

EXNA OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Exna overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary problems and drowsiness. If you suspect Exna overdose, seek medical help right away.

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