Oritel-CH20 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Oritel-CH20 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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Back pain, Sinus infection, Diarrhea, Skin ulcer']

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oritel-CH20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Oritel-CH20 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and chlorthalidone, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Alcohol

UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oritel-CH20 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Oritel-CH20 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Oritel-CH20 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE - Oritel-CH20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION - Oritel-CH20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oritel-CH20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Oritel-CH20 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION - Oritel-CH20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oritel-CH20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Oritel-CH20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Oritel-CH20 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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