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Eprosartan Mesylate Hydrochlorothiazide
Latest prescription information about Eprosartan Mesylate Hydrochlorothiazide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Eprosartan Mesylate Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation : EP-roe-SAR-tan-HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Trade Name(s):
International- Teveten HCT. This combination medication contains angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The usual recommended dose is 600 mg/12.5 mg once daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, diabetes, gout, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure); liver, gallbladder, or kidney problems; high blood cholesterol or lipid levels; or systemic lupus erythematosus, low blood minerals, dehydration, alcoholism, sympathectomy, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. * Monitor kidney function, blood pressure, blood sugar and blood electrolytes regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Dizziness, headache, back pain, fatigue, muscle pain, upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, viral infection. Body as a Whole - Alcohol intolerance, weakness, chest pain, fluid retention, facial swelling, fatigue, fever, hot flushes, influenza-like symptoms, injury, uneasiness, pain, rigors, viral infection. Heart - Slow heart rate, abnormal ECG, extrasystoles, atrial fibrillation, low blood pressure, fast heart rate, palpitations. Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, esophagitis, flatulence, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, nausea, periodontitis, toothache, vomiting. Blood - Anemia, bruising. Liver - Increased level of liver enzyme. Metabolic - Increased creatine phosphokinase, diabetes, gout, high blood cholesterol. Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, joint inflammation, skeletal pain, tendon inflammation. Central Nervous System - Anxiety, incoordination, depression, dizziness, sleeplessness, migraine, nervousness, tingling, drowsiness, tremor, and fainting. Respiratory - Asthma, coughing, nose bleed, inflammation of pharynx, nose; upper respiratory tract infection. Skin - Eczema, itching, rash, increased sweating. ENT - Eye inflammation, abnormal vision, ringing in the ear, ear infection. Urinary - Albumin in urine, bladder inflammation, blood in urine, urination frequency, kidney stone, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infection. Miscellaneous - Leg cramps, peripheralischemia. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20° to 25°C). |
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