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About Bitelsar 40 Tablet

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases, like heart attack and stroke.

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Chlorthalidone (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that prevents absorption of excess salt in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of any future stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid retention).

Uses of Bitelsar 40 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits of Bitelsar 40 Tablet

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Chlorthalidone (thiazide diuretic or water pill). CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries), making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It helps to lower high blood pressure, thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Besides this, it prevents excessive water and electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, etc.) from the body through urine that can otherwise raise high blood pressure. In addition to this, CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN also reduces the future risk of any stroke or heart attack.

Directions for Use

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Swallow CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN with a full glass of water. If required, tablets can be broken in half to give a smaller dose.

Side Effects of Bitelsar 40 Tablet

Common side effects of CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN include dizziness, feeling tired, nausea, skin ulcers, diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms. Most of these side effects of CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This medicine may have an interaction with medicines used to treat mood disorders (lithium), medicines used to treat heart disorders (digoxin), blood thinner (aspirin), antidiabetic medicines (metformin, insulin), medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), medicines used to lower cholesterol levels (such as simvastatin), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), and other anti-hypertensive medicines (atenolol, aliskiren, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, metoprolol), and NSAIDs (ibuprofen).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol and CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage.

 

PREGNANCY

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN is not recommended during pregnancy as it is a category D pregnancy drug. This medicine may cause fetal damage and can affect the unborn baby (fetus).

 

BREAST FEEDING

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN is known to pass breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, before breastfeeding, let your doctor know about this. Either you need to stop breastfeeding for using CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN, or you need to stop takingCHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN.

 

DRIVING

Drive with caution, CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

 

LIVER

CHLORTHALIDONE+TELMISARTAN to be taken with caution, especially if you have had a history of liver disease. 

KIDNEY

Not recommended in patients with chronic kidney disease (severe renal impairment).