Cortel Trio Strip Of 15 Tablets

• If you are allergic to amlodipine, telmisartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or any other ingredients of Cortel Trio tablet.
• If you have low blood pressure.
• If you have problems with your liver or kidney.
• If you suffer from any heart conditions like shock, irregular heartbeats, heart attack, low pulse or heart output, etc.
• If you have diabetes or some kidney issues and are taking medicines containing aliskiren to treat your high blood pressure.
• If you are pregnant for more than 3 months.
• If you have low potassium, low sodium, high calcium, or high uric acid levels in your blood.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain

How Does It Work?

• Cortel Trio tablet works by the combined action of all its active components - amlodipine, telmisartan, and hydrochlorothiazide.
• Amlodipine and telmisartan work by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. Thus it helps to relax blood vessels and allows the blood to flow easily.
• Hydrochlorothiazide works by helping the body get rid of extra fluid or water through urine, eventually lowering your blood pressure.

• Cortel Trio tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can affect the way Cortel Trio tablet works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Always inform your doctor about any other medicines, herbals, or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, inform your doctor if you have a plann...

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• Concomitant use of this medicine along with lithium (used in psychiatric illness) is not recommended.
• You should avoid taking medicines like aliskiren, captopril, and candesartan along with this medicine, as it may increase your risk of having more side effects.
• Simultaneous use of Cortel Trio tablet is not recommended along with other antihypertensive medicines (like prazosin, hydrochlorothiazide, and indapamide) as it may increase the blood pressure-lowerin...

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• Medicines like spironolactone and potassium supplements may increase your blood potassium level if taken along with this medicine and thus they should not be used simultaneously.
• Concomitant use of dantrolene (used to treat muscle stiffness and spasms) along with this medicine should be avoided.
• Medicines like baclofen, aspirin, ibuprofen, amifostine, phenobarbital, colesevelam, simvastatin, antacids (aluminum magnesium hydroxide), ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infection), rifampicin (an...

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Interactions with food items

• Cortel Trio tablet should be stored at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat.
• Keep them out of the reach and sight of children and pets.

Overdose

• Excess of Cortel Trio tablet may lead to low blood pressure. You may experience symptoms like dizziness, nausea, sleepiness, unconsciousness, dehydration, and unclear vision.
• Seek urgent medical help if you experience any symptoms or feel you have taken too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

• In case you've missed any dose of Cortel Trio tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one.