Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet
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Introduction of Etotan-R Tablet
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.
Uses of Etotan-R Tablet
Benefits of Etotan-R Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet 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.
Side effects of Etotan-R Tablet
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 them
Common side effects of Etotan-R
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Etotan-R 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. Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Etotan-R Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
Etotan-R Tablet
- You have been prescribed Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet.
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