Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

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10 Tablet(s) in Strip

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Description

Ontel Am Tablet is an antihypertensive medication used to treat high blood pressure. It contains a combination of telmisartan and amlodipine as its active ingredients. Along with taking this medicati

on, it is important to follow a low-salt diet and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. You should also avoid taking potassium supplements during treatment, as they may raise your blood potassium levels. It is essential to monitor your blood pressure regularly, and your doctor may request kidney function tests during your treatment. This medication is not safe to use during pregnancy, so it is crucial to discuss your pregnancy status with your doctor before starting treatment.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹73.04
You Save	₹9.96 (12% on MRP)
Contains	Telmisartan+Amlodipine
Uses	Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects	Swelling in hands, feet, redness of face, back pain, weakness
Therapy	ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE

Precautions and Warnings

Precautions and Warnings of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Ontel Am Tablet during pregnancy?

Ontel Am Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or if you are planning to have a baby as it may cause serious harm to the foetus. If you are planning for a pregnancy, discuss with your doctor as the doctor may shift you to another medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ontel Am Tablet while breastfeeding?

There is no information available on the safety of the Ontel Am Tablet while breastfeeding. Thus, alternative treatment should be preferred. Consult your doctor for more information.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ontel Am Tablet?

After taking this medicine you may feel dizzy or lightheaded especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. So be cautious while driving or before using any machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ontel Am Tablet?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol along with this medicine. However, it is advised to avoid alcohol during the treatment as it can cause adverse effects. So, if you consume alcohol too often discuss it with your doctor.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any liver or kidney disease.
You are planning for a pregnancy.
You may experience a sudden drop in blood pressure. If you feel unwell, then lay down in bed for some time and then get up. In such situations, doctors generally start the treatment with less dose and...
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Also if you are taking any kind of potassium supplements, because Ontel Am Tablet can lead to electrolyte imbalance. It may increase the level of potassium levels.
You are already taking other medicines to treat blood pressure (like aliskiren), it may lead to a few side effects including a sudden drop in blood pressure
You are suffering from any kind of heart problem, As it may worsen the heart problem sometimes. The doctor decides the dose accordingly.
You have a history of heart failure, you need to be monitored closely.

Uses of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Ontel Am Tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Contraindications of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

If you have a known allergy to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
If you have diabetes and already taking a medicine containing aliskiren.

Side effects of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Swelling in hands, feet
Redness of face
Back pain
Weakness
Stomachache, diarrhoea
Headache, dizziness
Fall in blood pressure

Mode of Action of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

How Does It Work?

Ontel Am Tablet is a combination of two medicines telmisartan and amlodipine. Amlodipine inhibits calcium entry into the cells of the heart and blood vessels and relaxes the arteries so that blood can...
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Telmisartan works by blocking the formation of a chemical called angiotensin II in the body responsible for the tightening of blood vessels.
This combined action of these two ingredients relaxes the blood vessels and makes the heart more efficient to pump the blood throughout the body. Thereby helps in lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor.
Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to.
Take this medicine with or without food.
Try to take the medicine at the same time daily.

Interactions of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

Ontel Am Tablet may interact with other medicines if taken at the same time, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should infor...
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If you have diabetes, do not take aliskiren along with this medicine.
Simultaneous use of Ontel Am Tablet and heart-related medicines like digoxin should be avoided.
You may experience an excess drop in blood pressure if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicine, antifungal medicines and antibiotics along with the Ontel Am Tablet.
Concomitant use of Ontel Am Tablet and painkillers, should be avoided as it may impair kidney functions.
Other medicines that should be used with caution are lithium, water pills, immunosuppressants like cyclosporin, etc.

Interactions with food items

You should avoid grapefruit juice as it impacts the effectiveness of this medicine.
It is advised to avoid high potassium-containing foods like spinach, potatoes. Also, try to reduce the amount of salt in food and increase water intake.

Storage and disposal of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Store the medicine at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C).
Store it in original packaging.
Try to protect it from light and moisture.

Dosage of Ontel Am Strip Of 10 Tablets

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose may include a drop in blood pressure, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, etc. If you suspect an overdose and experience any symptoms or side effects, contact your doctor immediat...

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: For how long do I need to take this medicine?

A: You are supposed to complete the prescribed dosage duration by your physician.

Q: Can potassium supplements be taken along with Ontel Am Tablet?

Ontel Am Tablet is known to increase blood potassium levels. So it is advised not to take any supplements containing potassium or potassium salts with this medicine.
Doctors may also ask for regular tests to determine blood potassium during the treatment.

Q: What kind of diet should I follow?

Try to have less amount of potassium-containing foods like mushrooms, pea, cucumber, banana, etc.
Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil).
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.
Limit intake of salt in the diet, especially pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.

Q: Can I take Ontel Am Tablet on an empty stomach?

A: Yes, it can be taken with or without food

Q: What are some other precautions I should take during the treatment?

A: Sometimes it could lead to light-headedness when you get up slowly from a lying position. You may also experience swelling in your ankle area, in such a situation you could raise your legs a little while sleeping, by keeping a pillow underneath.

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Product Details

Brand

ONTEL

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

30/10/2023

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