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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fidus Healthcare Llp

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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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 - FYT0018

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 discontinuing it.

Fytel CT 40 mg 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.

It is not recommended to take Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet if you are pregnant as it can cause damage to the unborn baby (may lead to fetal toxicity). It contains telmisartan, a category D pregnancy drug, and it is harmful to the baby.

Yes, Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Fytel CT 40 mg 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 CT 40 mg 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 CT 40 mg 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 CT 40 mg 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 doses together. Take only one dose; taking a double dose of Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet will lead to low blood pressure.

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

Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet contains a diuretic (chlorthalidone) which may affect a man's ability to maintain or gain an erection (erectile dysfunction). However, if you have any problem, you can consult your doctor, and accordingly, your medicine can be changed as other blood pressure-lowering medication does not affect erection.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it is a category D pregnancy drug. This medicine may cause fetal damage and can affect the unborn baby (fetus).

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Fytel CT 40 mg 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. Either you need to stop breastfeeding for using Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet , or you need to stop takingFytel CT 40 mg Tablet .

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Driving

Unsafe

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

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Liver

Caution

Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you 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.

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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.

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Children

Caution

Efficacy and safety of Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet have not been established in children. If prescribed, it should be strictly under medical supervision and only if the benefits overweight the harms.

About Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet

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

Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Chlorthalidone (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Chlorthalidone 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 any future stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid retention).

You can take Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet with food or an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, feeling tired, skin ulcers, diarrhoea, nausea diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms. Most of these side effects of Fytel CT 40 mg 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 salt substitutes unless the doctor has told you. In rare cases, Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet can cause a condition that results in a skeletal muscle problem, leading to further 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. If you suspect pregnancy while taking Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet , tell your doctor right away. Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are breastfeeding as Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet can pass into breast milk, so before starting Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet , you need to stop nursing or do not take Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet while breastfeeding. Besides this, you should not use the Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet if you are unable to urinate. If you have diabetes, do not use Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). Before taking Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet , tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), 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 CT 40 mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Chlorthalidone (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Fytel CT 40 mg 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 which can otherwise raise high blood pressure. In addition to this, Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet also reduces the future risk of any stroke or heart attack.

Directions for Use

Take Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients, 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 who have 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 CT 40 mg Tablet can pass into breast milk, so before starting Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet , either you need to stop nursing, or you should not take Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet while breastfeeding. If you have anuria (non-passage of urine), please do not take Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet as it is contra-indicated in it and may lead to further complications.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TelmisartanAliskiren
Critical
chlorthalidoneCisapride
Critical

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fytel CT 40 mg 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.
chlorthalidoneCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet and cisapride may increase the risk or severity of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of amiloride with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, amiloride may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
TelmisartanBenazepril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Fytel CT 40 mg 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 CT 40 mg 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.
TelmisartanLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel CT 40 mg 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.
TelmisartanEluxadoline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet increases levels of eluxadoline by increasing metabolism.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fytel CT 40 mg 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.
TelmisartanPotassium acetate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Potassium acetate can make Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet more likely to cause high levels of potassium in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium acetate and Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TelmisartanPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Potassium citrate with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet together may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium citrate with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
TelmisartanSpironolactone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Taking spironolactone with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Fytel CT 40 mg 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.
TelmisartanEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of enalapril with Fytel CT 40 mg 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 CT 40 mg 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CHLORTHALIDONE-12.5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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CHLORTHALIDONE-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:
Taking Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet along with potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements it may lead to high potassium levels in blood. Avoid high potassium rich food while taking Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet as it can possibly result in an interaction. However, consult a doctor if you experience weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion and feelings of heaviness in the legs.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LITHIUM
  • DIGOXIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • METFORMIN
  • INSULIN
  • SILDENAFIL
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • ATENOLOL
  • ALISKIREN
  • ENALAPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • METOPROLOL
  • IBUPROFEN

Habit Forming

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Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
  • Get up slowly while rising from lying or sitting position as Fytel CT 40 mg Tablet may cause dizziness.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 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 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 to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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