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Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Arbitel-R should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Arbitel-R as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Arbitel-R rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet on the Liver?
Arbitel-R has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Arbitel-R rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet
Taking Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Arbitel R 40/5 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Arbitel-R is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Arbitel-R might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Arbitel-R exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Arbitel-R as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.
Arbitel-R contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Arbitel-R decreases the blood pressure.
Arbitel-R can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
No, Arbitel-R doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Arbitel-R, please talk to your doctor immediately.
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