Cortel 80 Tablet (Telmisartan 80mg)

Medical Description

Cortel Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It contains telmisartan as an active ingredient. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart-related conditions such as stroke, heart attack etc. It works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the action of an enzyme responsible for the constriction of blood vessels. The dose and duration of the treatment of this medicine will be decided by your doctor after careful assessment of your condition. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a critical health condition if not treated well can affect other organs or lead to other health-related conditions. Hence it is important to take your medicines on time regularly and incorporate certain lifestyle modifications for effective blood pressure control. Staying active, eating a healthy nutritious diet low in salt and fat, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption are a few such modifications. Consult your doctor for detailed information and he may suggest to you what suits you the best.

Uses of Cortel 80 MG

For the treatment of high blood pressure
To reduce the risk of heart related conditions such as heart attack or stroke

Contraindications of Cortel 80 MG

If you are allergic to telmisartan or any other ingredients of this medicine
If you are in second or third trimesters of pregnancy
If you have blockage in bile duct (a duct that carries bile from the liver to gallbladder) or liver related disease
If you have diabetes or severe kidney impairment and you are been treated with aliskiren (medicine used to treat high blood pressure)

Side effects of Cortel 80 MG

Flu-like symptoms
Back pain
Sinus infection
Lung and airway infection
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have kidney disease or have had a kidney transplant or liver disease
You are known to have narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels of one or both kidneys
You develop diarrhea, vomiting, this dehydration can result in low blood pressure, have adequate about of water and fluids
You have any heart disorder
You are suffering from low blood pressure (hypotension)
You are suffering from water and salt retention in the body along with imbalance of various blood minerals (raised aldosterone levels)
You have a high level of potassium in your blood
You are suffering from diabetes
You are taking medicines like Ramipril, Lisinopril

Mode of Action of Cortel 80 MG

How Does It Work?
Angiotensin II is a substance produced in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels. This leads to an increase in blood pressure. Cortel Tablet prevents the binding of Angiotensin II to its receptors, thus causing the blood vessels to relax and lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use of Cortel 80 MG

Cortel Tablet should be swallowed with water as directed by your doctor
Take this medicine at the same time for effective blood pressure control

Interactions of Cortel 80 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Medicine used for heart disorders like Digoxin
If you have diabetes and taking Aliskiren, do not take this medicine
Medicines used to treat depression like Lithium
Medicines that may increase blood potassium levels like salt containing potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics
ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (medicines used to treat high blood pressure)
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug products (NSAIDs) used as painkillers
Blood thinners like Warfarin, Heparin
Immunosuppressives (Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus)
Medicines used to treat bacterial infections like Trimethoprim
Medicines known as Diuretics (water pills) used to treat high blood pressure like Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide
Medicines known as Corticosteroids are used to treat an inflamed area of body parts
Interactions with food items
Telmisartan can be taken with or without food. It is advised to avoid high potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli, potatoes.

Storage and disposal of Cortel 80 MG

Cortel Tablet does not require any special storage conditions
Store it in the original packaging to protect it from sunlight and moisture
Keep out of sight and reach of children

Dosage of Cortel 80 MG

Overdose
Overdose symptoms can include irregular heartbeat, dizziness, low blood pressure, kidney failure and loss of consciousness
Seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the side effects
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose take it as soon as you remember
If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule
Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one