Losartan (25mg)+ Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)
You can take CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of chlorthalidone and helps control your blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of CTD-L
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is used by many people for lowering blood pressure. This medicine generally has very few side effects. In addition to lowering blood pressure, it also protects kidney function in high blood pressure patients having diabetes and impaired kidney function (diabetic nephropathy). It is also used to treat chronic heart failure when treatment with other medicines fails to prove effective. It also decreases the risk of stroke in patients who are hypertensive and have thicker left ventricle (heart chamber).
Take CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet exactly as per your doctor’s advice. CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet tablets are meant for oral intake. Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew. You can take it with or without food. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for. It is recommended that you take your first dose before bedtime, as it can make you dizzy. After taking the first dose, you can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.
The blood pressure lowering effect of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet can be seen after about 6 hours of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for 24 hours. You may take about 3-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine
Yes, the use of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.
CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet may impair kidney function in patients having severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease or narrow or blocked blood vessels that lead to kidney damage (renal artery stenosis). Its use may affect the kidney function in patients who have experienced severe fluid loss or dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea or excessive use of diuretics. Therefore, CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet should be used cautiously in these patients and their kidney function should be regularly monitored.
No, CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if your kidney function deteriorates then your body may swell due to accumulation of water, causing weight gain. Call your doctor if you experience unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles or hands.
Taking CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet during the last 6 months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even death of the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not take CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet, stop taking CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
You may have to take CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet for a long term, even life long. CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet controls blood pressure but does not cure it. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Long-term use of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet is generally considered to be safe. However, in some cases, long-term use of CTD-L 6.25/25 Tablet may adversely affect the functioning of the kidneys. Therefore, the doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to keep a track of how well the kidneys are working.
