Newtel-H 80 Tablet (Telmisartan 80mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg)

Medical Description

Newtel H Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It contains a combination of two medicines – telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. It is used to treat high blood pressure when a single medicine has failed or is unable to control blood pressure. This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the fluid load in the body by increasing urinary output. This medicine should be taken as directed by your doctor. Avoid missing any dose or stop taking Newtel H Tablet without informing your doctor. High blood pressure is a critical health condition, if not treated well, can lead to other health-related complications and affect other parts of the body such as the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys. Thus, it is recommended that along with taking your medications on time you should also incorporate certain lifestyle modifications. A few of these changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 mins every day, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.

Uses of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

Newtel H Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure when one medicine alone is unable to control the blood pressure effectively.

Contraindications of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

If you are allergic to telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide or any of the ingredients of Newtel H Tablet.
If you have a kidney problem.
If you are a diabetic patient.
If you are pregnant (especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimester).
If you are suffering from a liver problem like (problems with the drainage of the bile from the liver and the gall bladder).
If it shows low potassium levels and high calcium levels in your blood reports.
If you are taking medicine for lowering the blood pressure like aliskiren.

Side effects of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Fever

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have liver or kidney problems.
You are suffering from renal artery stenosis (a condition of narrowing of the blood vessels of either of the kidneys).
You experience sudden blood or fluid losses within your body (Hypovolemia) that may cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness.
You are suffering from Primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands).
You may experience sugar intolerance, your blood glucose level may drop.
You may experience electrolyte imbalance with the symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
You have galactose intolerance (small intestine’s inability to transport and absorb glucose and galactose).
You are black (as this medicine is found less effective in lowering blood pressure in black patients than in non-blacks).
You have any kind of heart condition like ischaemic cardiopathy (when your heart muscle is weakened as a result of heart disease).
You are suffering from glaucoma (increased pressure inside the yes).
You may develop Non-melanoma skin cancer (types of cancer that occur in the skin that are not melanoma).
Newtel H Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are below 18 years old.

Mode of Action of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

How Does It Work?
Newtel H Tablet works by the combined action of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide.
Telmisartan acts by relaxing the blood vessels and helps in lowering the blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide helps in increasing the urine output, hence helping in lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

Newtel H Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Newtel H Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines for fungal infections, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, medicines for diabetes and medicines for Parkinson’s disease.

Storage and disposal of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

Store Newtel H Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Newtel H 80mg Tablet

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too many Newtel H Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Newtel H Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.