apollo
0
Written By ,
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
48 Hrs returnable
COD available

Online payment accepted

rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fidus Healthcare Llp

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

P. No. 33 Shri Krishna Nagar, Patrakar Colony Mansarovar Extension Jaipur Jaipur Rj 302020 In
Other Info - FYT0010

FAQs

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

Yes, Fytel 40 H Tablet can cause ankle swelling in some cases which can be due to oedema (fluid retention). If you feel the swelling is persistent, please inform your doctor.

Fytel 40 H Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

Yes, Fytel 40 H Tablet can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Fytel 40 H Tablet . In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

You should not take Fytel 40 H Tablet if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma, high or low levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood, have allergies or asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), diabetes, or allergic to penicillin or sulfa drugs, anuria (reduction or absence of urine) and pregnant women in their second or third trimesters. Besides this avoid using Fytel 40 H Tablet (in case of diabetes) with aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine) as it can lead to a life-threatening condition.

In case, you have missed a dose of Fytel 40 H Tablet , you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place, if it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both the doses together. Take only one dose, taking a double dose of Fytel 40 H Tablet will lead to low blood pressure.

No, it is not recommended to take Fytel 40 H Tablet if you are pregnant as it can cause damage to the unborn baby (may lead to fetal toxicity).

Yes, prolonged intake of Fytel 40 H Tablet can cause an increase in blood potassium level. So, patients taking Fytel 40 H Tablet should avoid taking supplements and food rich in potassium to avoid any unpleasant side-effect.

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.
bannner image

Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Fytel 40 H Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Fytel 40 H Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. This medicine may cause fetal damage and can affect the unborn baby (foetus).

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Fytel 40 H Tablet is known to pass breast milk, but, its effect on the baby is not known. So, before breastfeeding, let your doctor know about this.

bannner image

Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution, Fytel 40 H Tablet usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Fytel 40 H Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have or have had a history of liver disease. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.

bannner image

Kidney

Unsafe

Not recommended in patients with chronic kidney disease (severe renal impairment). Safety and effectiveness in patients with severe renal impairment have not been established.

bannner image

Children

Safe if prescribed

Fytel 40 H Tablet can be given safely to children aged 6 - 12 years provided; dose has been prescribed by a child specialist.

About Fytel 40 H Tablet

Fytel 40 H Tablet belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases, like heart attack and stroke.

Fytel 40 H Tablet is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents absorption of excess salt in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack and oedema (fluid retention).

You can take Fytel 40 H Tablet with food or empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, feeling tired, nausea, diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms. Most of these side effects of Fytel 40 H Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or its salt substitutes, unless the doctor has told you. In rare cases, Fytel 40 H Tablet can cause a condition that results in the skeletal muscle problem, leading to further to kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain, dark colour urine, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or unexplained tiredness, immediately contact the doctor. Do not use if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, stop taking Fytel 40 H Tablet and tell your doctor right away. Besides this, you should not use Fytel 40 H Tablet if you are unable to urinate. If you have diabetes, do not use Fytel 40 H Tablet with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). Before taking Fytel 40 H Tablet , tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma, high or low levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood, have allergies or asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), diabetes, or an allergy to penicillin or sulfa drugs.  

Uses of Fytel 40 H Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Fytel 40 H Tablet works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries) making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Besides this, it prevents excessive water and electrolytes (like sodium, potassium etc.) from the body through urine that can raise high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Fytel 40 H Tablet should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Fytel 40 H Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Swallow Fytel 40 H Tablet with a full glass of water. If required tablets can be broken in half to give a smaller dose.

Side Effects of Fytel 40 H Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Feeling tired
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Back pain
  • Cold/flu symptoms

Drug Warnings

Fytel 40 H Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Fytel 40 H Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Fytel 40 H Tablet can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Fytel 40 H Tablet and breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Co-administration of Aliskiren with Fytel 40 H Tablet can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fytel 40 H Tablet with Aliskiren can possibly lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Taking trimethoprim with Fytel 40 H Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fytel 40 H Tablet and trimethoprim, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, and a weak pulse. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Coadministration of enalapril with Fytel 40 H Tablet may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood), hypotension, syncope (fainting), and renal failure due to additive or synergistic effects. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of renal or heart illness, your risk is enhanced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enalapril together with Fytel 40 H Tablet may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, papayas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Taking lisinopril with Fytel 40 H Tablet may increase the levels of potassium in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel 40 H Tablet can be taken with lisinopril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Taking tizanidine with Fytel 40 H Tablet may have additive effects in lowering the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel 40 H Tablet can be taken with tizanidine if prescribed by your doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood pressure, such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Be cautious when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Co-administration of Fytel 40 H Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel 40 H Tablet can be taken with lithium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of lithium intoxication such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, or increased urination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Taking Fytel 40 H Tablet with benazepril may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel 40 H Tablet can be taken with benazepril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Taking perindopril with Fytel 40 H Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel 40 H Tablet can be taken with perindopril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Taking spironolactone with Fytel 40 H Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel 40 H Tablet can be taken with spironolactone if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanEluxadoline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Co-administration of Fytel 40 H Tablet increases levels of eluxadoline by increasing metabolism.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fytel 40 H Tablet with Eluxadoline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming potassium-rich foods may cause high levels of potassium. Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements while on treatment with Fytel 40 H Tablet. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of high levels of potassium such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGUnspecified diabetes mellitus
Severe
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGAdverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Severe

Drug-Diseases Interactions

Login/Sign Up

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGUnspecified diabetes mellitus
Severe
How does the disease interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
In people with diabetes, it is not recommended to combine certain angiotensin II receptor blockers with aliskiren.

How to manage the interaction:
Angiotensin II receptor blocker agents are contraindicated in patients with diabetes.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGAdverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Patients having a history of angioedema brought on by prior treatment with an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), as well as those with hereditary angioedema, should not use these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of these agents is contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema. Consult the doctor immediately if you notice symptoms of angioedema like swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGHypotension
Severe
How does the disease interact with Fytel 40 H Tablet:
Patients with an active renin-angiotensin system, such as those who are volume- and/or sodium-depleted patients, are susceptible to symptoms of hypotension brought on by angiotensin II receptor (AR) antagonists. Patients with these conditions, as well as those who are susceptible to hypovolemic or hyponatremic situations, should receive therapy with AR antagonists with caution.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be administered cautiously in such patients on diuretic therapy, especially if high doses were used or if recently instituted; those on dietary salt restriction; renal dialysis patients.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LITHIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • METFORMIN
  • INSULIN HUMAN
  • SILDENAFIL
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • ENALAPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.

Fytel 40 H Tablet Substitute

Always consult your doctor before taking any new medications and supplements

  • Aquris Telartan Hyd-40 Tablet 10's

    by Others

    12.50per tablet
  • Telma H Tablet 15's

    by Others

    20.10per tablet
  • Tazloc-H 40 Tablet 10's

    by Others

    15.39per tablet
  • Telmikind-H Tablet 10's

    by Others

    8.91per tablet
  • Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet 10's

    by Others

    8.28per tablet

Have a query?

Buy Now
Add to Cart