Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet.

MRP: ₹ 85
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)
Brand: Vridam Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure
Lowering blood pressure helps to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future
You can take Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet with or without food
The dose will depend on your condition and how your respond to the medicine
Try to take it at the same time each day
It is 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 Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well
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 nausea, diarrhea, headache, and altered blood lipids
Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine
It is the purpose of chlorthalidone and 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.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and 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: Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Vritel CH 6.25 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:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Vritel CH 6.25 Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely Telmisartan and chlorthalidone
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
Chlorthalidone 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 Vritel CH 6.25 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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