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

Description

Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is a medicine with the combination of hydrochlorothiazide and telmisartan. This medicine lowers your blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and removing excess water and sodium from your body. Lowering your blood pressure reduces your chances of having a heart attack or stroke in the future.

Tazloc-H 80 Tablet shows common side effects like tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, and heartbeat changes. Consult your doctor if the side effects persist for a long time. This medicine may cause dizziness, so get up slowly when you rise from a sitting or lying down position.

Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have any medical conditions of the heart, liver and kidney, or diabetes, consult your doctor before taking it. Drinking alcohol can further decrease your blood pressure and leading to severe side effects.

Tazloc-H 80 Tablet can be taken with or without food. It contains a diuretic (water pill) which will make you urinate more, so avoid taking it within four hours before going to bed. Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor. Your blood pressure may seem to be in control, but stopping this medicine abruptly may lead to a high risk of heart attack and stroke.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tazloc-H 80 Tablet
Increased urination
Itching or rash
Stomach pain
Dry mouth
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
Cramping
Chest pain
Changes in vision
Dizziness
Increased heartbeat
Difficult or painful urination
Headache
Diarrhoea
Back pain
Weakness
Muscle pain
Fever

Uses of Tazloc-H 80 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
Hypertension is high blood pressure that may be caused by genetic or environmental factors. Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, it decreases the effects of angiotensin (a hormone that narrows blood vessels), causing blood vessels to relax. This helps your heart to pump blood more freely. Using this medicine and also making certain lifestyle changes like regular exercise, weight control, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol use, and lowering the quantity of salt will also help to decrease your blood pressure.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to the contents of this medicine. Allergic reactions such as hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat should be reported to your doctor.
Anuria
Anuria is a condition where the kidney is unable to produce urine. Hydrochlorothiazide is present in Tazloc-H 80 Tablet which acts by removing excess water and sodium from your body. If your kidney is already damaged, using this medicine will worsen the condition. Thus, this medicine is not recommended if you have anuria.
Cholestasis and biliary obstructive disorders
If you have severe liver conditions, such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction then Tazloc-H 80 Tablet should not be taken. Cholestasis is a condition in which the flow of bile (fluid secreted by the liver for digestion) is reduced. Biliary obstruction is blockage or obstruction of bile flow from the liver and gallbladder. Tazloc-H 80 Tablet contains telmisartan which is mainly excreted in the bile. In such liver conditions, telmisartan will get accumulated in the liver and cause severe damages.
Angioedema
Angioedema is an allergic reaction to any food, medicine or pollen in which there is a painless swelling under the skin. Symptoms of angioedema are swelling of the face, extremities, eyes, lips, or tongue, as well as trouble swallowing or breathing. Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is not recommended if you have a history of angioedema as a result of using hydrochlorothiazide, or for those who have genetic angioedema.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. There have been some human studies that have revealed harmful effects on the growing foetus. Inform your doctor of your pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is unsafe to be taken during breastfeeding. According to limited human research, the medication may enter into breastmilk and harm your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding while on this medication.
General warnings
Volume and electrolyte depletion
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet may alter your blood volume and electrolyte levels. This may cause dizziness, dry mouth, and acid-base imbalance (an imbalance between the levels of carbon dioxide and bicarbonates in the blood). This risk is especially higher if you have kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Use in athletes
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is not recommended to be used by athletes as per the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is an increase of potassium levels in your blood. Tazloc-H 80 Tablet may increase the potassium levels leading to serious side effects such as heart rhythm irregularities (improper beating of the heart). It is advised that you avoid potassium-rich foods (potatoes, bananas) and other medicines that may increase potassium levels (ACE inhibitors and potassium supplements) during treatment with this medicine.
Liver diseases
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have liver diseases. Telmisartan present in this medicine is largely excreted in bile (fluid secreted by the liver for digestion). Using this medicine while you have pre-existing liver problems can worsen your condition. This can increase the risk of serious side effects.
Use in children
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age because the safety and efficacy data is not available.
Kidney diseases
Tazloc-H 80 Tablet has hydrochlorothiazide as a content, which increases the frequency of urination.If you have pre-existing kidney problems, this medicine can further worsen your condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Tazloc-H 80 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose timing is near, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at your usual time. Do not double up your dose to compensate for a missed dose.
Overdose
In case of overdose, you may experience symptoms like lethargy, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention if you have taken an overdose of Tazloc-H 80 Tablet.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Tazloc-H 80 Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed.

Tazloc-H 80 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, dry mouth or muscle weakness.

It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Do not chew, crush or break the tablet. Take the tablet immediately after peeling it from the strip.