CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Olmesartan Medoxomil (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines.
What is the typical timeframe for noticing the effects of CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet?
You may notice a decrease in your blood pressure effectively within 2 weeks of starting CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet, and it may take about 8 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
What is the recommended time for taking the first dose of CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet?
Your doctor may suggest taking your first dose before bedtime, considering that this medicine can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose, you can take CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet at any time of the day.
Can I feel dizzy after taking CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet?
Yes, the use of CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet can make you feel dizzy, which may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position.
What lifestyle changes should I consider while using CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet?
To keep yourself healthy while taking CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet, consider avoiding excess salt in your diet, reducing stress through activities like yoga or meditation, getting sound sleep every night, and stopping smoking and alcohol consumption.
Does CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet does not cause weight gain, but in rare cases, chronic diarrhea with substantial weight loss may occur if you develop diarrhea while taking this medicine.
What are the serious side effects of CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet?
The serious side effects include skin rash or itchiness, painful joints, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath or tightness in the chest, aching or weak muscles not caused by exercise, and swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles.
Can CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet affect my fertility or sex life?
There is no firm evidence suggesting any effect on the fertility of either men or women with the use of CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet, but some blood pressure medicines may affect a man's ability to gain or maintain an erection.
For how long do I need to take CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet?
You may have to take CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet for life, as it controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
Can I take CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet 24 hours before surgery, as it can further reduce your blood pressure when used with anesthetics.
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. CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- CTD-O 12.5/40 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 CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
CTD-O 12.5/40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
CTD-O 12.5/40 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
CTD-O 12.5/40 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.
