CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet

Short Description

CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure in different ways.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. You can take CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

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. CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

CTD-L 12.5/50 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.

CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines.

You have been prescribed CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Use of CTD-L 12.5/50 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.