Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet, a Pink Health product containing the salt combination Telmisartan (40mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg). Key uses of this medication include Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 83
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Telmisartan (40mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)
Brand: Pink Health
Uses: Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure
It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling the blood pressure effectively
Lowering blood pressure helps to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future
You can take Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet with or without food
The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
Try to take it at the same time each day
It’s important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to
It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more, so it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed
Use this Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet regularly even if you feel better to get the most from it
High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effect is dizziness
Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, shortness of breath, and changes to your heartbeat
Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine
It is the purpose of this medicine as frequent urination helps control your blood pressure
You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare
Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away
It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
You should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide
It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling your blood pressure effectively
Telmisartan works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels so your blood can flow more easily
This will lower your blood pressure
Hydrochlorothiazide is known as a diuretic (water pill) which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems
The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Pitel H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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