Oritel

Oritel 40 Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.

You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.

No, do not stop taking Oritel 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Oritel 40 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

You can take Oritel 40 Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Oritel 40 Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

No, do not worry since Oritel 40 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Oritel 40 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Oritel 40 Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.

Yes, Oritel 40 Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.

No, Oritel 40 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Oritel 40 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.

If you are taking ibuprofen and Oritel 40 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Oritel 40 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Oritel 40 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Oritel 40 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

Oritel 40 Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.

You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.

No, do not stop taking Oritel 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Oritel 40 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Yes, Oritel 40 Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.

You can take Oritel 40 Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Oritel 40 Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

No, do not worry since Oritel 40 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Oritel 40 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Oritel 40 Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.

If you are taking ibuprofen and Oritel 40 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Oritel 40 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Oritel 40 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Oritel 40 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

No, Oritel 40 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Oritel 40 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.