Bristan AT Tablet
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Introduction of Bristan AT Tablet
Bristan AT Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke.
Bristan AT Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.
Bristan AT Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.
Uses of Bristan AT Tablet
Benefits of Bristan AT Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Bristan AT Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
Side effects of Bristan AT 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 Bristan AT
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
- Upset stomach
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Slow heart rate
- Numbness of extremity
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Bristan AT 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. Bristan AT 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 Bristan AT Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bristan AT 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bristan AT Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bristan AT Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bristan AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bristan AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Bristan AT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bristan AT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bristan AT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Bristan AT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Bristan AT Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bristan AT 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
Bristan AT Tablet
- You have been prescribed Bristan AT Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
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