Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet
About Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet
Tazloc tablet belongs to a family of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure and is composed of Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone. The regular recommended dosage of this drug is 40 mg tablet if 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 or breastfeeding women should avoid consuming this drug. If you have an allergic reaction to this medication, it is advisable to discontinue the usage of this medicine and contact your doctor immediately. This drug interacts with other medications as well as alcohol, in a negative way. Therefore, make sure you inform your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking, before beginning a course of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet.
What are the uses of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
What are the contraindications of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet ?
What are the side effects of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet ?
Headache
Key highlights of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
This medication is excreted largely in feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 24 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medication can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is not recommended for pregnant women.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
What are the substitutes for Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Telpres Ct 40 Mg/12.5 Mg Tablet
Abbott India Ltd
- ZITELMI C 40MG/12.5MG TABLET
FDC Ltd
- Telmisat Ct 40 Mg/12.5 Mg Tablet
Biocon
- Telvas CT 40 mg/12.5 mg Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Telmikaa Ct 40Mg/12.5Mg Tablet
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Bitatel CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet
4 Care Lifescience Pvt Ltd
- Gloritel Ct 40Mg/12.5Mg Tablet
Oaknet Life Sciences Private Limited
- Telmeron Ch 40Mg/12.5Mg Tablet
Saffron Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
- Extel Ct Forte 40Mg/12.5Mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Safetelmi CT 40 mg/12.5 mg Tablet
MSN Laboratories
What are the dosage instructions?
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.
How does this medication work?
This medication is composed of Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone. Telmisartan displaces angiotensin II with very high affinity from its binding site at the AT1 receptor subtype. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that is used to treat hypertension. Due to the sodium and chloride symporter inhibition, as a result of the drug use, the elements do not get reabsorbed in the blood stream.
What are the interactions of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.Interaction with Others
Disease
Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet interacts with Gastrointestinal Diseases, seizures.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication interacts with Captopril, Aliskiren, Dexamethasone, Diclofenac, Insulin.Interaction with Food
Food
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FAQs about Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet
Ques : What is Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet?
Ans : Tazloc has Chlorthalidone and Telmisartan as active elements present in it.
Ques : What are the uses of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet?
Ans : Tazloc is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Hypertension and Cardiovascular risk reduction.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet?
Ans : Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness and others.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Tazloc-Ct 40 Tablet?
Ans : Tazloc should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
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