Intazide Information

Intazide is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Intazide also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Intazide is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Intazide as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Intazide go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Intazide is Mild for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Intazide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Intazide contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Intazide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Intazide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Intazide Benefits & Uses
Intazide Dosage & How to Take
Intazide Side Effects
Intazide Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Intazide with Other Drugs
Intazide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Intazide
Intazide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Intazide Benefits & Uses

Intazide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Other Benefits

Intazide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Give only 5 - 12 years old children

Intazide Related Warnings

Is the use of Intazide safe for pregnant women?

Intazide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Intazide safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Intazide in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Intazide on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Intazide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Intazide on the Liver?

Intazide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Intazide on the Heart?

Intazide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Intazide with Other Drugs

Intazide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Tacrolimus

Deferasirox

Moderate

Erythromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Intazide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Intazide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Intazide

Is this Intazide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Intazide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Intazide since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Intazide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Intazide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Intazide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Intazide

There is no information on the effects of taking Intazide with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Intazide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Intazide with alcohol will be.

Unknown