Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet

Explore detailed information about Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet, a medication containing Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) from the trusted Cordial Lifesciences Pvt Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 73
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg)
Brand: Cordial Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure
It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body
This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke
Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food
However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor
The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well
By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to
You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.
The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, and upset stomach
Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you
Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet is recommended.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^It may cause dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Corditel AM 40mg/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:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Corditel AM 40mg/5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways
Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body
This lowers 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 Corditel AM 40mg/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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