Targit H 40/12.5mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Medical Description
Targit H tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It contains a combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Targit H tablet is used to treat high blood pressure when a single medicine has failed or is unable to control blood pressure. This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the fluid load in the body by increasing urinary output. Targit H tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Avoid missing any dose or stop taking Targit H without informing your doctor.
High blood pressure is a critical health condition, if not treated well, can lead to other health-related complications and affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, blood vessels and kidneys. Thus, it is recommended that along with taking your medications on time, you should also incorporate certain lifestyle modifications. A few of these changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 mins every day, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹169.87 |
You Save | ₹18.87 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Telmisartan(40.0 Mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Contraindications of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide or any of the ingredients of Targit H Tablet.
- If you have a kidney problem.
- If you are a diabetic patient.
- If you are pregnant (especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimester).
- If you are suffering from a liver problem like (problems with the drainage of the bile from the liver and the gall bladder).
- If it shows low potassium levels and high calcium levels in your blood reports.
- If you are taking medicine for lowering the blood pressure like aliskiren.
Side effects of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Fever
Precautions and Warnings of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- You are suffering from renal artery stenosis (a condition of narrowing of the blood vessels of either of the kidneys).
- You experience sudden blood or fluid losses within your body (Hypovolemia) that may cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness.
- You are suffering from Primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands).
- You may experience sugar intolerance, and your blood glucose level may drop.
- You may experience electrolyte imbalance with the symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
- You have galactose intolerance (small intestine's inability to transport and absorb glucose and galactose).
- You are black (as this medicine is found less effective in lowering blood pressure in black patients than in non-blacks).
- You have any kind of heart condition like ischaemic cardiopathy (when your heart muscle is weakened as a result of heart disease).
- You are suffering from glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eyes).
- You may develop Non-melanoma skin cancer (types of cancer that occur in the skin that are not melanoma).
- Targit H Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are below 18 years old.
Directions for Use of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Targit H Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Store Targit H Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
- Targit H tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- This tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor. Sudden stopping of this medicine may result in worsening of the health condition.
- Targit H tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. Your baby could be seriously harmed by this medication. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor....
- Missing a dose of your blood pressure medication can lead to serious health problems. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- It is recommended that, in addition to taking Targit H 40 tablet on time, you make certain lifestyle changes. Among these changes are eating a low-fat, low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 minutes daily, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption....
- It is recommended to avoid foods high in potassium, such as spinach, broccoli and potatoes.
Dosage of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Targit H Tablet works by the combined action of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide.
- Telmisartan acts by relaxing the blood vessels and helps in lowering the blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide helps in increasing the urine output, hence helping in lowering the blood pressure.
Interactions of TARGIT H 40/12.5MG STRIP OF 15 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Targit H Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines for fungal infections, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, medicines for diabetes and medicines for Parkinson's disease.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Targit H Tablet during pregnancy?
Q: What is Targit H Tablet used for?
Q: When is the best time to take this medicine?
References
- Cresar-H tablet [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2021 [cited 26 November 2021]
- Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/12.5 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 26 November 2021]
- Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/12.5 mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 26 November 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 26 November 2021]
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