Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Tricatel 25 Tablet ER relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke a heart attack or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective even if you feel better.

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. Tricatel 25 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

Tricatel 25 Tablet ER is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.You can take Tricatel 25 Tablet ER at any time of day with food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.It may cause side effects like nausea taste change throat infection back pain and ankle swelling. To lower down ankle swelling raise your legs while sitting. It is also advised to avoid the intake of potassium rich diet or supplements while on treatment. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure kidney function blood sugar level and electrolytes level while on the treatment.Before taking it let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

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. Tricatel 25 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tricatel 25 Tablet ER. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Tricatel 25 Tablet ER 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Tricatel 25 Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Tricatel 25 Tablet ER may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Tricatel 25 Tablet ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Tricatel 25 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tricatel 25 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tricatel 25 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Tricatel 25 Tablet ER take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Nausea | Taste change | Diarrhea | Headache | Dizziness | Weakness | Ankle swelling | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face ears neck and trunk) | Edema (swelling) | Slow heart rate | Cold extremities | Decreased blood pressure | Throat infection

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION