Eritel CH Trio 80mg Tablet 15'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Amlodipine 5 mg+Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg+Telmisartan 80 mg
Manufacturer
Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is a combination of Chlorthalidone, Amlodipine and Telmisartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensives. ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is used to manage essential hypertension in adults. Essential hypertension (primary hypertension) occurs when you have abnormally high blood pressure that's not the result of a medical condition. It is characterized by symptoms such as blurred vision, severe headache, chest pain, dizziness, light-headedness and nose bleeds. ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe liver, kidney and heart problems. Avoid eating or drinking grapefruit juice while taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET as it may potentiate the risk of
Uses
OF ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET Manage essential hypertension
How It Works
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where amlodipine works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the flow of blood to the heart muscles and chlorthalidone works by promoting the excretion of excess fluid and certain electrolytes (such as sodium and chloride) from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys. Telmisartan works by relaxing the blood vessels by managing the binding of certain substance called angiotensin-II (substance produced in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels). All these actions together effectively control high blood pressure.
Directions for Use
Take ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
management, your doctor may want you to take several tests to understand your health condition. ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding woman. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged less than 18 years) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). The common side effects of taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, loss of appetite, stomach upset and skin rashes. Consult your doctor immediately if any of the side effect worsens. USES OF ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET Manage essential hypertension HOW ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET WORKSERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where amlodipine works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the flow of blood to the heart muscles and chlorthalidone works by promoting the excretion of excess fluid and certain electrolytes (such as sodium and chloride) from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys. Telmisartan works by relaxing the blood vessels by managing the binding of certain substance called angiotensin-II (substance produced in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels). All these actions together effectively control high blood pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLETCOMMON oedema (swelling due to fluid retention) low blood levels of potassium which can cause muscle weakness, muscle twitching low blood pressure low levels of sodium which can cause tiredness, confusion, muscle twitching fits or coma high blood sugar levels which can cause tiredness, weakness or feeling thirsty nettle like skin rash dizziness loss of appetite, stomach upset impotence in men UNCOMMON urinary tract infections upper respiratory tract infections (signs include sore throat, inflamed sinuses, common cold) decreased red blood cells (anemia) difficulty falling asleep fainting head spinning sensation (vertigo) slow heart rate dizziness on standing up (orthostatic hypotension) shortness of breath, cough abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and bloating itching and increased sweating back pain, muscle cramps and muscle pain chest pain, feeling of weakness ringing in the ears sneezing/running nose caused by inflammation of the lining of the nose dry mouth hair loss, red patches on skin, skin discoloration difficulty in passing urine, increased urge to urinate at night, increased frequency of passing urine discomfort or enlargement of the breasts in men weight gain or decrease gout (pain and swelling in the joint) RARE signs of increased calcium levels (agitation, sore eyes, abdominal pain) swelling of face or gums low blood sugar level in diabetic patients, worsening of diabetes signs of jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) increased skin sensitivity to sunlight impaired vision fast heartbeat altered taste sensation eczema, hives (urticaria) severe skin rash caused by drug, joint, tendon and extremities pain flulike illness such as fever, chills and throat pain signs of kidney problems (such as loss of appetite, decreased urinary output, fatigue) confusion and anxiety palpitations tingling and prickling sensation in arms, legs or feet Stop taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of sepsis (rapid swelling of the skin and mucosa) sudden wheezing, chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing swelling of eyelids, face or lips swelling of the tongue and throat which causes great difficulty breathing signs of stevens johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis or other allergic reactions (severe skin reactions causing intense rash, hives, reddening of the skin over the whole body, severe itching, blistering, peeling and swelling of the skin, inflammation of mucous membranes) heart attack, abnormal heartbeat signs of inflamed pancreas (severe abdominal and back pain) severe muscles weakness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not generally recommended for pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through breast milk. Your doctor may choose another management especially if you want to breast-feed when your baby is new-born or born prematurely. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, tiredness, headache or feel sick after taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol with ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. KIDNEYConsult your doctorERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney stones and it should be taken with caution in patients having kidney artery stenosis (narrowing of blood vessels to one or both the kidneys) and kidney transplant. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET. LIVERConsult your doctorERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction (flow of bile from liver stops or slows). It should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET. ALLERGYContraindicatedERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Amlodipine, Chlorthalidone and Telmisartan. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with cardiogenic shock (when the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the vital organs of the body), aortic stenosis (narrowed or blocked aortic valve), heart failure after heart attack. It should be used with caution in patients having heart trouble or low blood pressure (due to dehydration problems, low-salt intake, diarrhoea, or vomiting). Before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET consult with your doctor. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult child’s doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET OTHERSERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: are not passing urine at all have low levels of potassium, sodium and calcium in the blood have gout have addison’s disease Before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: raised aldosterone levels diabetes (high blood sugar)
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to lower the blood pressure (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, verapamil, diltiazem, aliskiren, bosentan, methyldopa and guanethidine) medicines that may increase blood potassium levels (Ex. amiloride, spironolactone) medicines used to manage pain and inflammation (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen) heparin (used to manage blood clots) cyclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, and everolimus (used to manage organ rejection after transplant) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, erythromycin, amphotericin, telithromycin, rifampicin, rifabutin and trimethoprim) furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide (used to manage oedema or high blood pressure) medicines used to suppress inflammation (Ex. prednisolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone and hydrocortisone) medicines used to manage depression (Ex. lithium, citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, nefazodone and St. John’s wort (herbal medicine)) itraconazole, ketoconazole (used to manage fungal infections) antiviral medicines used to manage HIV infections (Ex. ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine) simvastatin, colestyramine (used to manage high cholesterol) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (used to manage ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease) cyclophosphamide or methotrexate (used in cancer management) salbutamol or formoterol (used to manage asthma) carbenoxolone (used to manage stomach ulcers) insulin, chlorpropamide or glibenclamide (medicine used to manage diabetes) atropine (used to manage symptoms of low heart rate) amantadine (used to manage parkinson’s disease or viral infections) allopurinol (used to manage gout) calcium salts or vitamin D (used for vitamin deficiency) B. Drug-Food interaction: Avoid eating or drinking grapefruit juice while taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET as it may potentiate the blood pressure lowering effect. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET are low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat and dizziness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Chlorthalidone, Amlodipine, Telmisartan Pharmacological Category : Thiazide Diuretics, Calcium Channel Blockers, Angiotensin II receptor antagonist Therapeutic Indication : Essential hypertension Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET out of reach of children Store ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Eritel CH Trio 80mg Tablet 15'S.
What is ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET and why is it given?
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is a combination of chlorthalidone, amlodipine and telmisartan. It is used in the management of essential hypertension (blood pressure that is not caused by any other condition) in adults.
Is ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET safe to use in pregnant women?
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to the baby if used after 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET.
Can ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET be used in patients with liver disease?
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction (flow of bile from liver stops or slows). It should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET.
Can ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET be used in elderly patients?
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). Your doctor may adjust the dose with the lowest effective dose depending upon vital organ functions such as kidney, liver and heart. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET.
Is ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney problems?
ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney stones and it should be used with caution in patients having kidney artery stenosis (narrowing of blood vessels to one or both the kidneys) and with surgical history of kidney transplant. Consult your doctor before taking ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET.
What to do If I forget to take a dose of ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET?
You should take ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET immediately when you remember. If it is time for your next dose skip the missed dose and follow your regular dose schedule. Do not double the dose of ERITEL CH TRIO 80MG TABLET to match up your missed dose.
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Last Updated
06 Mar 2023