Eritel 20mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Eritel 20 MG Description
Eritel 20 tablet is a blood pressure medicine that contains telmisartan. It is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Eritel works by relaxing blood vessels by blocking an enzyme that causes them to narrow.
High blood pressure is a serious condition that can damage your organs if not treated. It is important to take your medicine on time regularly and make lifestyle changes, such as exercising, eating a healthy diet and avoiding smoking and alcohol, to control your blood pressure.
Telmikind 20 tablet, Tazloc 20 tablet, Telista 20 tablet, Telma 20 tablet and Telsar 20 tablet also have telmisartan as their active ingredient. Do not stop taking the Telma 20 abruptly, as it may cause sudden hypertensive crises and health complications.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹57.21 |
You Save | ₹7.80 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Telmisartan(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure, prevention of heart attack & stroke |
Side effects | Flu-like symptoms, back pain, sinus infection, dizziness |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Eritel 20 MG
- For the treatment of high blood pressure
- To reduce the risk of heart related conditions such as heart attack or stroke
Contraindications of Eritel 20 MG
- If you are allergic to telmisartan or any other ingredients of this medicine
- If you are in second or third trimesters of pregnancy
- If you have blockage in bile duct (a duct that carries bile from the liver to gallbladder) or liver related disease
- If you have diabetes or severe kidney impairment and you are been treated with aliskiren (medicine used to treat high blood pressure)
Side effects of Eritel 20 MG
- Flu-like symptoms
- Back pain
- Sinus infection
- Lung and airway infection
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings of Eritel 20 MG
Pregnancy
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or if you are planning to have a baby
- This medicine may cause serious harm to your baby
- If you are on this medication and planning pregnancy, inform the same to your doctor
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney disease or have had a kidney transplant or liver disease
- You are known to have narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels of one or both kidneys
- You develop diarrhea, vomiting, this dehydration can result in low blood pressure, have adequate about of water and fluids
- You have any heart disorder
- You are suffering from low blood pressure (hypotension)
- You are suffering from water and salt retention in the body along with imbalance of various blood minerals (raised aldosterone levels)
- You have a high level of potassium in your blood
- You are suffering from diabetes
- You are taking medicines like Ramipril, Lisinopril
Directions for Use of Eritel 20 MG
- Eritel 20 tablet should be swallowed with water as directed by your doctor
- Take this medicine at the same time for effective blood pressure control
Storage and disposal of Eritel 20 MG
- Eritel 20 tablet does not require any special storage conditions
- Store it in the original packaging to protect it from sunlight and moisture
- Keep out of sight and reach of children
Dosage of Eritel 20 MG
Overdose
- Overdose symptoms can include irregular heartbeat, dizziness, low blood pressure, kidney failure and loss of consciousness
- Seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the side effects
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose take it as soon as you remember
- If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
Mode of Action of Eritel 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Eritel 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicine used for heart disorders like Digoxin
- If you have diabetes and taking Aliskiren, do not take this medicine
- Medicines used to treat depression like Lithium
- Medicines that may increase blood potassium levels like salt containing potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics
- ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (medicines used to treat high blood pressure)
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug products (NSAIDs) used as painkillers
- Blood thinners like Warfarin, Heparin
- Immunosuppressives (Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus)
- Medicines used to treat bacterial infections like Trimethoprim
- Medicines known as Diuretics (water pills) used to treat high blood pressure like Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Medicines known as Corticosteroids are used to treat an inflamed area of body parts
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take potassium supplements with Eritel 20 tablet?
Q: Are there any dietary restrictions I should follow as I have high blood pressure?
- Limit salt in the diet, avoid pickles and packaged foods like chips as it contains excess salt.
- Avoid consuming potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli or banana.
- Stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Discuss with your doctor if you drink too often.
Q: What is Eritel 20 tablet used for?
Q: What is the composition of Eritel 20 tablet?
Q: What are the side effects of Eritel 20 tablet?
Q: Is Eritel 20 tablet a blood thinner?
References
- Micardis 20 mg tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 22 July 2022]
- Telmisartan [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 22 July 2022]
- AG-Telmisartan Tablet [Internet]. Pdf.hres.ca. 2022 [cited 22 July 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 22 July 2022]
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