Eritel 80-AM Tablet (Telmisartan 80mg / Amlodipine 5mg)

Eritel 80-AM Tablet

Eritel 80-Am Tablet belongs to a family of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure. It is also effective in reducing the risk of serious conditions such a stroke, heart attacks, heart conditions and even death. Eritel 80-Am Tablet helps maintain optimal blood pressure levels in a person’s body.

In patients who suffer from hypertension, it can lower the blood pressure. Eritel 80-Am Tablet works by widening and dilating the blood vessels, which relaxes them. It also helps the kidney flush out excess salt and water, thus reducing the blood pressure. Therefore, Eritel 80-Am Tablet is highly effective in treating hypertension.

Eritel 80-Am Tablet is a drug that is also known as an Angiotensin receptor blocker or an ARB. This drug is used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. It is also given to patients, to reduce their risk of developing conditions such as heart disorders, a stroke and heart attacks.

Eritel 80-Am Tablet works, by blocking the effect of Angiotensin. It prevents the activation of a receptor, by the Angiotensin II hormone that would usually result in a slight increase of the blood pressure, when it is low. It lowers blood pressure by dilating and relaxing the muscles of the blood vessels. This enables your kidney to eliminate the excess of water and salt.

The regular recommended dosage of Eritel 80-Am Tablet is a 40 mg tablet, taken once a day. The doctor might increase the dosage to 80 mg, if you suffer from serious conditions of the heart. It is important to continue taking this medication according to the doctor’s prescription, until you have completed the course. You should not skip out on a dose, and if you do forget, do not take an extra dose to make up for it.

Pregnant women or women who are trying to get pregnant should avoid consuming this drug, since it can cause harm the baby’s development. It might not be suitable for everyone, since consuming this drug can lead to complications for patients affected by disorders such as liver disease, kidney failure, heart disease, diabetes and allergies. If you suffer from these conditions, you should inform your doctor, before taking this medicine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

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use

The primary use of this medicine are:

Hypertension

Eritel 80-Am Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Eritel 80-Am Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart complications like coronary artery disease and stroke in the elderly population.

Side Effects

The common side effects of this medicine are as follows:

Changes In Vision

Dizziness

Increased Heart Rate

Difficulty Or Painful Urination

Abdominal Pain

Diarrhoea

Back Pain

Weakness

Muscle Pain

Fever

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it’s already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.