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Hytel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Other than this, Hytel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Hytel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Hytel include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Hytel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Hytel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Hytel's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Hytel related warnings talks about Hytel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Hytel since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Hytel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hytel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Hytel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Hytel safe for pregnant women?
Hytel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Hytel safe during breastfeeding?
Hytel has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hytel on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Hytel on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hytel on the Liver?
Hytel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hytel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Hytel on the heart have been reported.
Hytel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hytel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hytel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Hytel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Hytel can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hytel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hytel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hytel
Some foods when eaten with Hytel can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hytel
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Hytel as it can have severe side effects.
No, Hytel is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
No, Hytel doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Hytel, please consult your doctor without any delay.
No, Hytel does not cause weight gain. Weight gain has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain and you are in doubt that Hytel is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Hytel 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 Hytel decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Hytel causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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