Indapamide
INDAPAMIDE
Overview:
Indapamide helps lower high blood pressure and reduce swelling from extra fluid, especially in people with heart problems.The medicine helps your body get rid of excess salt and fluid, which helps relax your blood vessels and makes it easier for your heart to pump.
Classification: Thiazide-like diuretic
Uses:
Indapamide is a medicine that helps with high blood pressure and swelling from fluid buildup. If your heart has to work too hard or you feel puffiness in your legs or feet, this medicine can help by gently helping your body get rid of extra salt and water.
How it works:
Indapamide helps your body gently get rid of extra salt and water, which takes some of the pressure off your blood vessels. This makes it easier for your heart to pump and helps your blood pressure come down naturally. It helps your veins and arteries loosen up, which lets blood move with less pressure.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Dizziness or feeling lightheaded (especially when standing up quickly)
Tiredness or weakness
Frequent urination (especially early on)
Headache
Muscle cramps
Precautions: Prior to using Indapamide, inform your physician whether you have any liver or kidney issues, a history of poor potassium or sodium levels. Since this medication will assist your body to remove the water and salt, there are chances that you will become dehydrated, or even get dizzy, mostly after standing too fast so make sure you maintain your fluids, and inform your doctor about any daze or extreme fatigue. And don’t forget to tell them whether you are pregnant, lactating or nursing any other medication especially if you want to quit smoking. This will enable them to make your care on schedule.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Telmisartan
TELMISARTAN
Overview:
Telmisartan is a medication used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the heart and kidneys, especially in people at risk of heart disease or with diabetes. It belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs).
Classification:Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Uses:Telmisartan is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and helps lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems, especially in patients with type 2 diabetes or other risk factors. It is also used to manage heart failure and to protect kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease. By keeping blood pressure under control, telmisartan helps improve long-term heart and kidney health.
How it works:
Telmisartan works by blocking a substance in the body called angiotensin II, which normally causes blood vessels to tighten and narrow. By blocking this action, telmisartan allows the blood vessels to relax and widen, which helps to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. This reduces the workload on the heart and helps prevent complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
Headache
Sinus pain and congestion
Dizziness
Back pain
Tiredness
Precautions:
Before taking telmisartan, it’s important to tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems, or if you are dehydrated. It should not be used during pregnancy, as it can harm the unborn baby. Avoid using salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless advised by your doctor, as telmisartan can increase potassium levels in the blood. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to avoid possible interactions.
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
