It is a vasodilator & diuretic related to thiazides. It reduces BP at doses which cause little or no diuresis. It molecule contains both polar sulfamoyl chlorobenzamide moiety and a lipid-soluble methylindoline moiety. It acts probably by interfering with ionic fluxes, including that of ca++ across vascular smooth muscle cells.

Indications: 

Hypertension etc.

Side Effects: 

G.I. upsets, fatigue, muscular cramps, debility, hypokalaemia, hyper uricaemia, reduction in glucose tolerance etc.

Dosage Forms:

Indapamide 1.5 mg SR tablets
Indapamide 2.5 mg SR tablets

Combinations:

Brand Names (Company Name):

Atekind  (Mankind Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.)