Cortel 20 Tablet

How to use Cortel 20 Tablet

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. Cortel 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Cortel 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and PPARγ-agonist. It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Cortel 20 Tablet to improve your blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.
• It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
• It protects kidney function which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
• It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
• Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Cortel 20 Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Cortel cause weight loss?

Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Cortel. Talk to your doctor if you experience excessive weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can Cortel cause headache?

Cortel is not known to cause headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience headache when you are taking Cortel.

Q. Is Cortel safe?

Cortel is safe if used in the prescribed dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Cortel used for?

Cortel is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Cortel reduces cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because of reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs. The risk is high in people who have had a stroke or in high-risk diabetes patients.

Q. Can I take Cortel with paracetamol?

Yes, Cortel can be taken with paracetamol. As per the reports, using the two medicines together does not change the working of Cortel. Their usage does not cause any severe side effects.

Q. Does Cortel cause cough?

Use of Cortel can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Cortel.

Q. Does Cortel cause erectile dysfunction?

Cortel is not associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Cortel.

Q. Can the use of Cortel cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

Yes, Cortel can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Cortel cause weight gain?

No, weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Cortel. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Cortel.

Q. Can the use of Cortel cause hair loss?

No, hair loss has not been reported as a side effect of Cortel. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.Show moreShow less