Macsart H 40/12.5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Macsart H Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It contains a combination of two medicines - telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. It is used to treat high blood pressure when a single medicine has failed or is unable to control blood pressure.

This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the fluid load in the dody by increased urinary output. This medicine should be taken as directed by your doctor. Avoid missing any dose or stop taking Macsart H Tablet without informing your doctor.

High blood pressure is a critical health condition if not treated well can lead to other health-related complications and affect other parts of the body such as the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys. Thus. it is recommended that along with taking your medications on time you should also incorporate certain lifestyle modifications.

A few of these changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 mins every day, not smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Macsart H Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Macsart H Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Macsart H Tablet works by the combined action of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide.
• Telmisartan acts by relaxing the blood vessels and helps in lowering the blood pressure.
• Hydrochlorothiazide helps in increasing the urine output, hence helps in lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use

• Macsart H Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Macsart H Tablet during pregnancy?

Macsart H Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the unborn baby. It is essential to inform your doctor about your pregnancy if you become pregnant while on treatment with this medicine or before initiating the treatment.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Macsart H Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to breastfeed during the treatment with Macsart H Tablet. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor may suggest another treatment for you if you want to breast-feed.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Macsart H Tablet?

You may feel dizzy or tired after taking the Macsart H Tablet. Hence please be cautious while driving or operate any machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Macsart H Tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment with Macsart H Tablet, as it can cause a drop in your blood pressure, dizziness or sometimes unconsciousness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You are suffering from renal artery stenosis (a condition of narrowing of the blood vessels of either of the kidneys).
• You experience sudden blood or fluid losses within your body (Hypovolemia) that may cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness.
• You are suffering from Primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands.
• You may experience sugar intolerance, your blood glucose level may drop.
• You may experience electrolyte imbalance with the symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
• You have galactose intolerance (small intestine's inability to transport and absorb glucose and galactose).
• You are black (as this medicine is found less effective in lowering blood pressure in black patients than in non-blacks).
• You have any kind of heart condition like ischaemic cardiopathy (when your heart muscle is weakened as a result of heart disease).
• You are suffering from glaucoma (increased pressure inside the yes).
• You may develop Non-melanoma skin cancer (types of cancer that occur in the skin that are not melanoma).
• Macsart H Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are below 18 years old.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide or any of the ingredients of Macsart H Tablet.
• If you suffer from a kidney related condition or diabetes.
• If you are pregnant (especially during early pregnancy and if you are more than 3 months pregnant).
• If you are suffering from a liver problem like (problems with the drainage of the bile from the liver and the gall bladder).
• If it is found low potassium levels and high calcium level in your blood reports.
• If you are taking medicine for lowering the blood pressure like aliskiren.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Fever

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Macsart H Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines for fungal infections, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, medicines for diabetes, and medicines for Parkinson's disease.

Storage and disposal

• Store Macsart H Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Macsart H Tablet used for?

Macsart H Tablet is effective in treating high blood pressure when a single medicine is unable in controlling your blood pressure.

When is the best time to take this medicine?

Your doctor decides when to take this medicine and how many times in a day you should take this medicine. This medicine may be taken with or without food, try to take it at the same time for effective blood pressure control.