Select Pincode

Don’t have a prescription?

Get Started

Order Medicines Healthcare Products Diagnostic Tests

Offers

Cart

Home Arbitel 20mg Tablet

Arbitel 20mg Tablet

By MICRO LABS

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

₹34.65*

MRP ₹40.77

15% OFF

Inclusive of all taxes

30 days return policyRead More

All the Products are packed and stored Safely

Check more medicines with composition
Telmisartan(20.0 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
Anti-hypertensive

Medical Description

Arbitel 20mg Tab is an antihypertensive with a composition of telmisartan. The medicine is used in conditions of high blood pressure and for easy blood circulation throughout the body.

Uses of Arbitel 20mg Tab

High blood pressure (hypertension)
Heart failure
History of heart attack
Blood circulation without any complication

Contraindications of Arbitel 20mg Tab

Individuals suffering from a condition called renal artery stenosis in which one or both the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys start narrowing
People allergic to the medicine

Side effects of Arbitel 20mg Tab

Nausea and vomiting
Fainting or spinning
Muscular pain
Respiratory tract infection
Diarrhoea
Rise in white blood cell count

Precautions and Warnings of Arbitel 20mg Tab

Pregnancy

Can I take the medicine during pregnancy?

This medicine is not safe to prescribe to a pregnant woman.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the medicine while breastfeeding?

This medicine is not safe with breastfeeding. A consultation is advised to discuss an alternative or if extremely necessary, then to pause feeding for the duration of the prescription.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the tablet?

If side effects like dizziness or fainting are persistent, one must not take up driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the tablet?

Consumption of alcohol is not advised while taking the medicine as alcohol also decreases the blood pressure and both together can result in hypotension.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have an irregular heartbeat.

Mode of Action of Arbitel 20mg Tab

How Does It Work?

Angiotensin II works by binding blood vessels, which forces them to contract and increase the pressure of the blood flowing in them. This medicine works by inhibiting the function of angiotensin II, which results in decreasing blood pressure as the blood vessels relax and let the blood to flow with ease.

read less

Directions for Use of Arbitel 20mg Tab

Take the prescribed Arbitel 20mg Tab dosage until instructed differently.

Interactions of Arbitel 20mg Tab

Interactions with other medicines

Taking the medicine with diuretics can result in the working of the medicine being hampered
NSAIDs, when coupled with the medicine, are likely to result in increased side effects of Arbitel 20mg Tab and hampering the working of the antihypertensive

Interactions with food items

No complications with food products are known.

Other general Interactions

Individuals suffering from angio-oedema are advised to discuss it out first with a doctor before moving forward with the medication. Angio-oedema is a condition where the layer under the skin starts to swell.

read less

Storage and disposal of Arbitel 20mg Tab

The medicine is advised to be stored at room temperatures, away from any moisture or heat.

Dosage of Arbitel 20mg Tab

Overdose

Overdosing on this medicine is a medical emergency. It is advised to rush the person to an emergency room. The symptoms are fainting, pounding heartbeat, kidney failure and increased potassium levels in the blood

read less

Missed a Dose

A missed dose must be made up as early as possible but not risking it to be a double dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can smoking result in a complication in individuals on the medicine?

A: Smoking and nicotine content in the blood results in narrowing of blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure and result in a stroke.

Q: Is it safe to take painkillers along with the medicine?

A: No, over-the-counter painkillers are deemed unsafe to couple with the medicine. Taking it can result in heightening side effects.

Q: What are the complications of having a high potassium-content diet?

A: Taking a diet with excessive salt or potassium can increase blood pressure. Also, the high content of potassium results in heavy limbs, along with hypertension.

Q: What is the onset period for the medicine?

A: It takes around a couple of hours for the medicine to start working on the condition.

Q: When is it safe to quit the medication?

A: Withdrawing from medicines like antihypertensives is done slowly over time. A sudden off from the prescription can result in the blood pressure rising up and in several cases triggering a stroke.

References

View All

Other Variants for

Arbitel 20mg Tab

Last Updated on: 15 Aug 2020 | 01:50 PM (IST)

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts. Please click here for detailed T&C.

Please add item(s) to proceed