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Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet

Manufacturer :  Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Telmisartan, Chlorthalidone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet

Ctd tablet is composed of Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone. This medication 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 as stroke, heart attacks, heart conditions and even death.

The regular recommended dosage of this medication is 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.

    What are the uses of Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      This medicine is excreted largely in feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 24 hours approximately.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of adminstration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendency has been reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

    What are the substitutes for Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ctd-T 40/12.5 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    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?

      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, which is responsible for the known actions of angiotensin II. 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 Ctd-T 40/12.5 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 Medicine

        Medicine

        This medication interacts with Dexamethasone, Lithium, Amiodarone and others.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This medication interacts with Congestive heart failure, Diabetes and others.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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