Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Telmisartan (40mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.50mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Auspharma Private Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that help to control high blood pressure. Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling the blood pressure effectively. Lowering blood pressure helps to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future.
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
What precautions should I take while taking Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet?
You should avoid consuming potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised by your doctor. Additionally, limit alcohol consumption as it can lower your blood pressure and cause side effects. Stay hydrated during exercise and in hot weather to prevent dehydration. The medication may cause dizziness, so avoid driving, using machinery, or engaging in activities that require concentration until you understand how the medicine affects you.
What happens if I take too much of Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet?
Taking an overdose of Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet can lead to symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. In severe cases, slow heartbeat or reduced kidney function, including kidney failure, may occur. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Can I stop taking Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet once my blood pressure is under control?
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet does not cure hypertension but helps regulate it. You should continue taking the medication even if your blood pressure is controlled, as stopping may cause your blood pressure to rise again. It's essential to remember that blood pressure-lowering medications are typically taken for life.
What happens if I forget to take Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible unless it's close to your next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.
What will happen if I stop taking Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet without consulting my doctor?
Stopping Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor can lead to increased blood pressure and a higher risk of heart attacks or strokes. If you experience side effects, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to take Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet for a long time?
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet is generally considered safe for long-term use when taken as directed by your doctor.
How long will I be taking Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet for?
You may need to take Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet for a long-term or even lifelong, as the medication only regulates blood pressure while being taken.
What if Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet doesn't make me feel better?
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet may not produce noticeable effects on your symptoms, but it is still working to reduce the risk of serious health issues.
Can Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet affect my fertility or sex life?
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet may occasionally cause erectile dysfunction; however, untreated hypertension itself can also lead to this condition.
What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet?
In addition to taking Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet, adopt a healthy lifestyle by avoiding excessive salt intake, managing stress, exercising regularly, and following a balanced diet.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Austel H 40mg/12.50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.