Tazloc 40 MG Tablet

Tazloc 40 MG Tablet belongs to a family of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure. It is also effective in reducing the risk of serious conditions such a stroke, heart attacks, heart conditions and even death. Tazloc 40 MG Tablet helps maintain optimal blood pressure levels in a person’s body.

In patients who suffer from hypertension, it can lower the blood pressure. Tazloc 40 MG Tablet works by widening and dilating the blood vessels, which relaxes them. It also helps the kidney flush out excess salt and water, thus reducing the blood pressure. Therefore, Tazloc 40 MG Tablet is highly effective in treating hypertension.

Tazloc 40 MG Tablet is a drug that is also known as an Angiotensin receptor blocker or an ARB. This drug is used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. It is also given to patients, to reduce their risk of developing conditions such as heart disorders, a stroke and heart attacks.

Tazloc 40 MG Tablet works, by blocking the effect of Angiotensin. It prevents the activation of a receptor, by the Angiotensin II hormone that would usually result in a slight increase of the blood pressure, when it is low. It lowers blood pressure by dilating and relaxing the muscles of the blood vessels. This enables your kidney to eliminate the excess of water and salt.

The regular recommended dosage of Tazloc 40 MG Tablet is a 40 mg tablet, taken once a day. The doctor might increase the dosage to 80 mg, if you suffer from serious conditions of the heart. It is important to continue taking this medication according to the doctor’s prescription, until you have completed the course. You should not skip out on a dose, and if you do forget, do not take an extra dose to make up for it.

Pregnant women or women who are trying to get pregnant should avoid consuming this drug, since it can cause harm the baby's development. It might not be suitable for everyone, since consuming this drug can lead to complications for patients affected by disorders such as liver disease, kidney failure, heart disease, diabetes and allergies. If you suffer from these conditions, you should inform your doctor, before taking this medicine.

Signs and symptoms of overdose include hypotension, dizziness and tachycardia; treatment is supportive; vagal stimulation may result in bradycardia. Take exactly as directed. Do not miss doses, alter dosage, or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Do not alter salt or potassium intake without consulting prescriber.

• Hypertension

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

• Allergy

• Aliskiren

• Changes In Vision

• Increased Heart Rate

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Abdominal Pain

• Back Pain

• Weakness

• Muscle Pain

• Fever

• Dizziness

• Diarrhoea

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is excreted largely in feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 24 hours approximately.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of adminstration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is found to be unsafe if consumed with alcohol. Hence avoid consumption of alcohol if taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Hence avoid driving after consuming this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tazloc 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Telmiten 40 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Teleact 40 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Teli 40 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Telsar 40 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Telgard 40 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication displaces angiotensin II with very high affinity from its binding site at the AT1 receptor subtype, which is responsible for the known actions of angiotensin II.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption with this medication will decrease the blood pressure and might cause symptoms like dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Digoxin levels may be increased.
  • Lithium: Risk of toxicity may be increased by telmisartan; monitor lithium levels.
  • Potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, potassium, spironolactone, triamterene): Increased risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Potassium supplements may increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Trimethoprim (high dose) may increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Warfarin serum concentrations may be decreased (not associated with alteration in INR); monitor INR closely.

• Interaction with Disease

  • This medication should be used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure (especially in volume or sodium depletion). Transient hypotension is also not a contraindication for this medicine. It is usually reinstated when blood pressure reaches the normal value.
  • Avoid use or use a smaller dose in patients who are volume depleted; correct depletion first. Deterioration in renal function can occur with initiation. Use with caution in unilateral renal artery stenosis and pre-existing renal insufficiency; significant aortic/mitral stenosis. Use with caution in patients who have biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic dysfunction.

• Ques : What is Tazloc 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Telmisartan as active elements present. It performs its action by obstructing the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively obstructing the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin receptor.

• Ques : What are the uses of Tazloc 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Hypertension and Cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Tazloc 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as changes in vision, dizziness, increased, difficulty or painful urination, abdominal pain, diarrhea, back pain, weakness, and muscle pain.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Tazloc 40 mg tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Tazloc 40 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medicine takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Tazloc 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to tazloc. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Use in pregnancy, Liver damage, Sorbitol, etc.

• Ques : Is Tazloc 40 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Tazloc 40 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as dependent swelling, dizziness, dry mouth, earache, fainting, fatigue, feeling of discomfort, flushing, gas formation, headache, hives, etc.

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