Cortel 20 Tablet (Telmisartan 20mg)

Cortel 20 Tablet

CORTEL 20MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, CORTEL 20MG TABLET is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

CORTEL 20MG TABLET works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, CORTEL 20MG TABLET widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take CORTEL 20MG TABLET irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of CORTEL 20MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

CORTEL 20MG TABLET is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether CORTEL 20MG TABLET passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take CORTEL 20MG TABLET while using CORTEL 20MG TABLET and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of CORTEL 20MG TABLET may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with CORTEL 20MG TABLET as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with CORTEL 20MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking CORTEL 20MG TABLET with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of CORTEL 20MG TABLET.

Uses of Cortel 20 Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits

CORTEL 20MG TABLET is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. CORTEL 20MG TABLET is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

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Directions for Use

Use CORTEL 20MG TABLET only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take CORTEL 20MG TABLET exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of CORTEL 20MG TABLET

Like all medicines, CORTEL 20MG TABLET can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should consult a doctor if you experience side effects such as diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. In rare cases you may observe difficulty in breathing, stomach upset, changes in taste or dry mouth. Most of the side effects of CORTEL 20MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

CORTEL 20MG TABLET is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. CORTEL 20MG TABLET may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. CORTEL 20MG TABLET may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking CORTEL 20MG TABLET. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with CORTEL 20MG TABLET as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with CORTEL 20MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking CORTEL 20MG TABLET with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of CORTEL 20MG TABLET.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: CORTEL 20MG TABLET may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.

Drug- Food Interaction: CORTEL 20MG TABLET may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking CORTEL 20MG TABLET.