Techlor 40 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
Uses of Techlor 40 mg Tablet:
High blood pressure, Oedema, High blood pressure
Composition of Techlor 40 mg Tablet:
Chlorthalidone 12.5mg + Telmisartan 40mg
MRP:
₹
98
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Description
High blood pressure
Uses
Chlorthalidone is generally used in treatment of high blood pressure and oedema Used in treatement of oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Telmisartan is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure.
Telmisartan is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure.
Side effects
- Altered blood lipids
- Back pain
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Glucose intolerance
- Headache
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Nausea
- Sinus inflammation
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Chlorthalidone, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Chlorthalidone is to be taken with food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Telmisartan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Telmisartan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Telmisartan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Telmisartan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic drug. It helps lower blood pressure and swelling by eliminiating the excessive electrolytes and water from the body. It also helps in relaxing the blood vessles, thus improving the blood flow.
Telmisartan belongs to the category of angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB). It blocks the harmone angiotensin that helps relax the blood vessels and allow the blood to flow smoothly helping the heart to pump blood more efficiently.art to pump more efficiently.
Telmisartan belongs to the category of angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB). It blocks the harmone angiotensin that helps relax the blood vessels and allow the blood to flow smoothly helping the heart to pump blood more efficiently.art to pump more efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Chlorthalidone/Hydrazine 12.5?
Chlorthalidone belongs to class of medications called thiazide diuretics
Q. Is Chlorthalidone/Hydrazine 12.5 a generic drug?
Yes, Chlorthalidone is the generic name and hydrazine 12.5 is brand name
Q. Is Chlorthalidone an ace inhibitor/potassium sparing diuretic/sulfa drug/benzodiazepine/a blood thinner?
No, Chlorthalidone belongs to class of medication called as thiazide diuretics
Q. Is Chlorthalidone a water pill?
Yes, it is a diuretic and also called as ‘water pill'
Q. Is Chlorthalidone better than hydrochlorothiazide?
Chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Telmisartan safe?
Telmisartan is safe to use, provided you follow your doctors prescription and instructions.
Q. What is Telmisartan used for?
Telmisartan is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.
Q. Is Telmisartan a blood thinner?
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and is not a blood thinner.
Q. Is Telmisartan an ACE inhibitor?
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and is not an ACE inhibitor.
Q. Can I take Telmisartan with paracetamol?
Telmisartan and paracetamol can be taken together, as there are no interactions observed. Consult your doctor before taking these medications together.
Q. Does Telmisartan cause cough?
A cough is a very uncommon side effect of Telmisartan. Do inform your doctor, if you experience any symptoms of cough.
Q. Does Telmisartan cause erectile dysfunction?
Telmisartan is not said to cause erectile dysfunction. However, consult your doctor, if you experience this condition with Telmisartan
Q. Can the use of Telmisartan cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Telmisartan can cause increased potassium level in the blood known as hyperkalemia. While consuming Telmisartan, a regular check for blood potassium levels must be done as adviced by your doctor.
Q. Can the use of Telmisartan cause weight gain?
Telmisartan doesn't cause any weight gain as a side effect. Inform your doctor, if you note weight gain while taking Telmisartan.
Q. Can the use of Telmisartan cause hair loss?
Telmisartan doesn't cause hair loss. Inform your doctor, if you note hair loss while taking Telmisartan.
Q. Can Telmisartan cause a headache?
A headache is not caused by Telmisartan. Inform your doctor if you experience a headache when taking Telmisartan.
Q. Does Telmisartan cause weight loss?
Telmisartan doesn't cause any weight loss as a side effect. Inform your doctor, if you note weight loss while taking Telmisartan. The weight loss can be caused by some other reasons.
Chlorthalidone belongs to class of medications called thiazide diuretics
Q. Is Chlorthalidone/Hydrazine 12.5 a generic drug?
Yes, Chlorthalidone is the generic name and hydrazine 12.5 is brand name
Q. Is Chlorthalidone an ace inhibitor/potassium sparing diuretic/sulfa drug/benzodiazepine/a blood thinner?
No, Chlorthalidone belongs to class of medication called as thiazide diuretics
Q. Is Chlorthalidone a water pill?
Yes, it is a diuretic and also called as ‘water pill'
Q. Is Chlorthalidone better than hydrochlorothiazide?
Chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Telmisartan safe?
Telmisartan is safe to use, provided you follow your doctors prescription and instructions.
Q. What is Telmisartan used for?
Telmisartan is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.
Q. Is Telmisartan a blood thinner?
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and is not a blood thinner.
Q. Is Telmisartan an ACE inhibitor?
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and is not an ACE inhibitor.
Q. Can I take Telmisartan with paracetamol?
Telmisartan and paracetamol can be taken together, as there are no interactions observed. Consult your doctor before taking these medications together.
Q. Does Telmisartan cause cough?
A cough is a very uncommon side effect of Telmisartan. Do inform your doctor, if you experience any symptoms of cough.
Q. Does Telmisartan cause erectile dysfunction?
Telmisartan is not said to cause erectile dysfunction. However, consult your doctor, if you experience this condition with Telmisartan
Q. Can the use of Telmisartan cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Telmisartan can cause increased potassium level in the blood known as hyperkalemia. While consuming Telmisartan, a regular check for blood potassium levels must be done as adviced by your doctor.
Q. Can the use of Telmisartan cause weight gain?
Telmisartan doesn't cause any weight gain as a side effect. Inform your doctor, if you note weight gain while taking Telmisartan.
Q. Can the use of Telmisartan cause hair loss?
Telmisartan doesn't cause hair loss. Inform your doctor, if you note hair loss while taking Telmisartan.
Q. Can Telmisartan cause a headache?
A headache is not caused by Telmisartan. Inform your doctor if you experience a headache when taking Telmisartan.
Q. Does Telmisartan cause weight loss?
Telmisartan doesn't cause any weight loss as a side effect. Inform your doctor, if you note weight loss while taking Telmisartan. The weight loss can be caused by some other reasons.
Expert Advice
- Chlorthalidone helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.Monitor your blood pressure after starting Chlorthalidone, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down.Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.
- You have been prescribed Telmisartan to improve your blood pressure.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.Telmisartan can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.Telmisartan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.Do not take Telmisartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Telmisartan.
Product Details
SKU: PC-47045
Product Description: Techlor 40 mg Tablet is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Techlor 40 mg Tablet is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
