HYTEN-TCT TELEMESARTAN + CHLORITHALIDONE
Mode of Actions:
- Telmisartan is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Telmisartan is also used to decrease the chance of heart attack, stroke, or death in people 55 years of age or older who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Telmisartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
- It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.
- Chlorthalidone is used in high blood pressure and oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
- Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Indications:
- High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems.
- In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
- Suitable for Cardio-Diabetic Patients.
- Chlorthalidone is indicated in the management of hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
- Chlorthalidone is indicated as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy.
- Chlorthalidone has also been found useful in edema due to various forms of renal dysfunction such as nephrotic syndrome,acute glomeru-lonephritis,and chronic renal failure.
How telmisartan + chlorthalidone works This is a combination of two medicines:
Telmisartan and chlorthalidone which lower 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.
Side effects:
Common side effects of telmisartan + chlorithalidone are Dizziness, Altered blood lipids, Headache, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance.
