Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Telmisartan (40mg) + Cilnidipine (10mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 571 |
FAQ
Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet Reviews
Telsartan-LNC 6.25 should be taken with 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 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 medicine 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 effects of this medicine include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.
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, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
How Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet Works
How to Use Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet
Benefits of Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Telsartan-LNC 6.25 relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Uses of Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telsartan-LNC 6.25 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Telsartan-LNC 6.25 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- Use of Telsartan-LNC 6.25 during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- Telsartan-LNC 6.25 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
References
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