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Hytel 40 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Other than this, Hytel 40 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hytel 40 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Hytel 40 Tablet include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Hytel 40 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hytel 40 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Hytel 40 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Hytel 40 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hytel 40 Tablet related warnings section.
Hytel 40 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, Hytel 40 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Hytel 40 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Hytel 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Hytel has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hytel 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Hytel on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hytel 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Hytel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hytel 40 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Hytel on the heart have been reported.
Hytel 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hytel 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Hytel 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hytel 40 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hytel 40 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hytel 40 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Hytel 40 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hytel 40 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Hytel 40 Tablet 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
References
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