Targit H 40/12.5mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Targit H tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It contains a combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Targit H tablet 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 body by increasing urinary output. Targit H tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Avoid missing any dose or stop taking Targit H 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 and 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 many Targit H Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Targit 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?

• Targit 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 helping in lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use

• Targit 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 Targit H Tablet during pregnancy?

Targit H Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the unborn baby. It is essential to always consult a doctor before starting any medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Targit H Tablet while breastfeeding?

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

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Targit H Tablet?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Targit H Tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment with Targit 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, and 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, and 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 eyes).
• You may develop Non-melanoma skin cancer (types of cancer that occur in the skin that are not melanoma).
• Targit 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 Targit H Tablet.
• If you have a kidney problem.
• If you are a diabetic patient.
• If you are pregnant (especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimester).
• 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 shows low potassium levels and high calcium levels 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 Targit 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 Targit 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)

Can I take Targit H Tablet during pregnancy?

No, it is not safe to take Targit H Tablet during pregnancy and even if you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using any medicine.

What is Targit H Tablet used for?

Targit H Tablet is effective in treating high blood pressure when a single medicine is unable to control 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.