Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet is a combination of an antihypertensive and a diuretic medicine.

Uses of Ziltax CT Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Ziltax CT Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. 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 Ziltax CT 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 Ziltax CT

Dizziness
Tiredness
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure
Increased creatinine level in blood
Increased uric acid level in blood

How to use Ziltax CT 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. Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Ziltax CT Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ziltax CT 40/12.5 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet

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Asar-CT 40/12.5 Tablet

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₹7/tablet

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Aztric CT 12.5 Tablet

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Myotan CT 40/12.5 Tablet

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Azildac CT Tablet

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₹7.2/tablet

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Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet

Micro Labs Ltd

₹6.45/tablet

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Quick tips

Ziltax CT Tablet

You have been prescribed Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Ziltax CT 40/12.5 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 Ziltax CT 40/12.5 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

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