ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Disease Interactions
11 Technical Classification
12 Available Alternatives for ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB
- 12.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 12.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB is a Schedule G drug.

ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB is composed of: TELMISARTAN (40.0 MG), CILNIDIPINE (10.0 MG), CHLORTHALIDONE (6.25 MG)

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications. Telmisartan is also used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death from heart problems in people who are at least 55 years old with risk factors for serious heart disorders.

Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.Chlorthalidone treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. Chlorthalidone is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Usage

TELMISARTAN is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Stroke, Heart Attack

CHLORTHALIDONE is generally used to treat: Blood Pressure, High, Heart Attack, Edema, Heat Stroke, Liver Cirrhosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Congestive Heart Disease
CHLORTHALIDONE can address symptoms like: Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Breathing, Rapid Breathing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Patients may develop with severe allergic reactions; if it so consult with your doctor. It may cause diarrhea, dehydration, excessive sweating or vomiting which leads to low blood pressure.

Chlorthalidone helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Chlorthalidone, and notify your doctor if it hasn’t gone down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn’t go away.
Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.You should not use chlorthalidone if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Your doctor may recommend you eat certain foods or take supplements to keep your potassium from getting too low.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids.
Follow your doctor’s instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink.
In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn easily.
abruptly stopping this medication can lead to chest pain (ischemic heart disease)

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORTHALIDONE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Difficulty Breathing, Increased Thirst, Nausea, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

TELMISARTAN : Dizziness, Lightheadedness
CHLORTHALIDONE : Diarrhoea, Postural Hypotension, Depression, Constipation, Impotence, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Spinning Sensation, Legs Pain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Lightheadedness, Fatigue (tiredness), Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing

Serious Side-Effects

TELMISARTAN : Fainting, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat
CHLORTHALIDONE : Muscle Pain, Hives, Fainting, Joint Pain, Acute Kidney Failure, Face Swelling, Difficulty Urinating, Upper Abdomen Pain, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Restless Or Irritability, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

TELMISARTAN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing
CHLORTHALIDONE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

CHLORTHALIDONE can interfere with: Anuria, Acute Liver Failure, Lupus Erythematosus, Asthma, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperparathyroidism

Technical Classification

TELMISARTAN is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
CHLORTHALIDONE is categorized as: THIAZIDE DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CETANIL TRIO 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 120 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
CETANIL TRIO 6.25MG TAB	INR 120 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
CILACAR TC 6.25MG TAB	INR 120.78 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
CILDIP 3D TAB	INR 110 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
ECOTEL CC 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 118.8 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
SARTEL TRIO 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
TELMIPACK TRIO 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 100 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
TRICINOD 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 131 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
TSART TRIO 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 121 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
TWINTEL CH 40MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 110 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CETANIL TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 125 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
CILACAR TC 12.5MG TAB	INR 114.85 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
CILORY CT 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 120 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
CILORY CT 40MG/5MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 100 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 5.0 MG
DILNIP TRIO TAB	INR 131.5 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG
LNTRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
LNTRIO 40MG/20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 140 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
MACSART CC TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
RANCI TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 111 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TELISTA TRIO CL 40MG TAB	INR 120 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TELMERON TRIO TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TELMIPACK TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 120 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TELPLUS TRIO TAB	INR 100 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TRICINOD 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 131 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TRICINOD 40MG/5MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 105 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 5.0 MG
TRICINOD 5MG/40MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 95 for 10 TABLETS	CILNIDIPINE 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG, TELMISARTAN 5.0 MG
TSART TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 118.5 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TSART TRIO TAB	INR 118.5 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG
TWINTEL CH 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 120 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
VINTEL CTC TAB	INR 103.65 for 10 TABLETS	TELMISARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG