Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
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.
You can take Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
There is limited data on the side effects of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while taking the medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
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
- Limited data available
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.
How Etotan-R Tablet works
Ramipril and losartan, which lower blood pressure effectively. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
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 may be needed.
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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Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- 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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FAQs
What is Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet used for?
Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This medicine lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
Who should not use Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet if they have had previous allergic reactions due to Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet, have severe kidney or liver impairment, abnormal electrolyte levels (especially high potassium), are pregnant, or planning pregnancy. Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet should not be used in pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects.
How will I know if Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is working?
Your doctor will regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function, and blood electrolytes (especially potassium) to evaluate whether Etotan-R 5mg/50mg Tablet is working properly. Report persistent dizziness, swelling, muscle weakness, or heartbeat changes right away to your doctor.
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- Ramipril. New York, New York: Pfizer, Inc.; 1991 [revised Sep. 2013]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Losartan potassium. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2009 [revised 22 Mar. 2018]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Plot No. 73, 1st Floor, Industrial Area Phase 2, Chandigarh - 160002, India
Country of origin: India
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