Macsart 20 Tablet
1 Strip of 15 Tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Telmisartan (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Macsart 20 Tablet is used for treating high blood pressure and heart failure. It helps prevent future heart attacks and stroke and helps prolong the life of patients with heart failure by improving heart function. Macsart 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. It is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.
Macsart 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Should Macsart 20 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Take Macsart 20 Tablet at the same time every day as advised by your doctor. There is no fixed time, but consistency is important.
How long does it take for Macsart 20 Tablet to work?
Macsart 20 Tablet may take a few weeks to show its maximum benefit. Continue taking it regularly, as prescribed, for best results.
My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Macsart 20 Tablet now?
You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, as this can worsen your condition.
Can the use of Macsart 20 Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, increased potassium level is a potential side effect and your doctor may monitor your potassium levels while you are taking this medicine.
If I have some kidney problem, can I take Macsart 20 Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?
Macsart 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Your doctor will monitor you closely if you have kidney problems.
I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Macsart 20 Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Macsart 20 can increase my weight. Is it true?
Weight gain is not a common side effect of Macsart 20 Tablet.
Does Macsart 20 Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?
No, it does not affect blood glucose levels. However, it is important for diabetic patients to monitor other parameters as per their doctor's instructions.
Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Macsart 20 Tablet together?
You should inform your doctor as ibuprofen may interact with Macsart 20 Tablet and require dose adjustment or monitoring.
Does Macsart 20 Tablet work by causing excessive urination?
No, it primarily works by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, not by causing excessive urination.
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. Macsart 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Take it at the same time each day to maintain stable blood pressure levels.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while on this medication.
- Regularly check your blood pressure to ensure the medication is working effectively.
- Limit alcohol intake as it can lower blood pressure and increase side effects.
- Do not stop taking Macsart 20 Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor.
- Incorporate a healthy diet and regular exercise to enhance the effectiveness.
- Back pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Skin ulcer
- Intermittent claudication
- Diarrhoea
Alcohol
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Macsart 20 Tablet.
Breastfeed
May be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests drug may pass into milk and harm the baby. Use only if the benefit outweighs the risk.
Pregnancy
Highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
