Arbitel-H Tablet

Description

Uses:

• Controls high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels

• Hydrochlorothiazide removes excess salt & water

• Helps reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney complications

Dosage:

• Usually one tablet daily

• Dose adjusted as per BP response

• Do not stop without doctor’s advice

How to use:

• Take at the same time every day

• Can be taken with or without food

• Drink enough water during the day

• Regular BP and electrolyte monitoring recommended

Precautions:

• Avoid in pregnancy (Telmisartan is unsafe)

• Caution if you have kidney/liver problems

• May reduce potassium or sodium — blood tests may be needed

• Avoid alcohol as it may add to BP lowering

• Can cause dizziness—avoid driving initially

• Not recommended in severe dehydration

Side effects:

• Dizziness, low BP

• Frequent urination

• Weakness

• Low potassium/sodium levels

• Headache

• Dry mouth

• Muscle cramps

• Increased uric acid (may worsen gout in some)