Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet

Learn more about Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet, a quality offering from Azkka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Hypertension (high blood pressure). Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 72
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)
Brand: Azkka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg 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 Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg 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 Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg 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: Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg 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 Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg 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 Aztel CT 40mg/6.25mg 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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