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CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet 10's
CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet 10's

CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It can also reduce oedema (fluid retention) in hypertensive patients. It contains Metoprolol and Chlorthalidone, which decrease heart rate and blood pressure. Also, it acts by expelling excess water and salt from the body. It helps in decreasing fluid accumulation and oedema. It may cause some side effects such as anorexia (loss of appetite), nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, jaundice (yellowing of the whites of eyes and skin), dizziness, headache, visual abnormality, photosensitivity (sensitivity to light), orthostatic hypotension (dizziness on standing due to low blood pressure), weakness, restlessness, slow heart rate, and stomach pain. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.
  • Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
  • Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.
  • Limit intake of full-fat dairy products, red meat and processed foods rich in saturated fats.
  • Avoid foods with label “partially hydrogenated oils”.
  • Eat more vegetables, fruits, oats, whole grains, lentils and beans to increase fiber intake.
  • Include foods rich in monounsaturated fats like nuts, avocados, olive oil, and oily fish.
  • Limit consumption of egg yolks.
  • Exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
  • Aim for weight loss and maintain healthy weight.
  • Quit smoking as smoking raises the risk of heart disease associated with cholesterol.
  • Limit alcohol consumption as excessive drinking may raise cholesterol levels.
  • Reducing the amount of time you spend outside and indoors in the cold.
  • keeping your hands warm by donning mittens, gloves, or other protective clothing.
  • Observing a skincare regimen that safeguards your fingers and hands.
  • To improve circulation, give your hands and feet a little massage.
  • Drink black or green tea for antioxidants.
  • Eat foods rich in omega- 3 adipose acids.
  • Eat iron-rich foods or take iron supplements if anemic.
  • Consume berries, beets, onions, bananas, and dark leafy flora.
  • Add shiitake mushrooms for vascular health.
  • Eat yogurt for calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Avoid smoking.
  • Drop stress.
  • Consider drinking gusto tea as a natural vasodilator.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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chlorthalidoneCisapride
Critical
MetoprololArtemether
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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chlorthalidoneCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Co-administration of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and cisapride may increase the risk or severity of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololArtemether
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Both CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Artemether together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Use of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Atazanavir, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Taking ceritinib together with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Ceritinib, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet can be taken with Elvitegravir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Aminophylline with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet together can make CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet may lead to an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Combine use of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet can be taken with Disopyramide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Coadministration of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet can be taken with Verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Coadministration of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololAcebutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking CTD-M 12.5/50 Tablet and Acebutolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Dec 3, 2025 | 7:34 AM IST

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