Cetanil CT Tablet

Cetanil CT Tablet is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Cetanil CT Tablet should be taken with food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. Glucose intolerance, ankle swelling, headache, tiredness, and decreased potassium level are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cetanil CT Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

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. Cetanil CT Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Glucose intolerance
• Sleepiness
• Ankle swelling
• Headache
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Nausea
• Increased blood uric acid
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Altered blood lipid level

AlcoholUNSAFE

Cetanil CT Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cetanil CT Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cetanil CT Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

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

KidneyCAUTION

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

LiverCAUTION

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

If you miss a dose of Cetanil CT 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac