CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 151.05
Packing: 10.0 tablet er in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Metoprolol Succinate (50mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)
Brand: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective
It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke
Early treatment with this medicine improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack
CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER is taken with or without food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night
Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor
Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms
If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse
Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure
Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine
Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away
Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst
Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure but this gets better with time.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine
You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions
You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level and the levels of salts such as potassium or magnesium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER is not recommended in these patients.
Driving:	UNSAFE: CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER 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: CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels
It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force
Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output
This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future
This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well
Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of CTD-M 6.25/50 Tablet ER, 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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