Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) is used -

Severe

Bradycardia

Mild

Fatigue
Weakness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Headache

Common

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?

Cortel can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Cortel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?

Cortel is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?

Cortel is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?

Side effects of Cortel rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) with Other Drugs

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Dextromethorphan

Guaifenesin

Mild

Amlodipine

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10)

Is this Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10). So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10)

When consumed with certain foods, Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10)

Taking alcohol with Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10)

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10)

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Dosage & How to Take

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Side Effects

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) with Other Drugs

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10)

Cortel 20 Mg Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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