Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases, like heart attack and stroke.

Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Chlorthalidone (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that prevents absorption of excess salt in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of any future stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid retention).

You can take Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's with food or an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, feeling tired, skin ulcers, diarrhoea, nausea diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms. Most of these side effects of Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless the doctor has told you. In rare cases, Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's can cause a condition that results in a skeletal muscle problem, leading to further kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain, dark colour urine, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or unexplained tiredness, immediately contact the doctor. If you suspect pregnancy while taking Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's, tell your doctor right away. Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are breastfeeding as Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's can pass into breast milk, so before starting Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's, you need to stop nursing or do not take Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's while breastfeeding. Besides this, you should not use the Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's if you are unable to urinate. If you have diabetes, do not use Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). Before taking Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), high or low levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood, have allergies or asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), diabetes, or an allergy to penicillin or sulfa drugs.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Chlorthalidone (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries), making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It helps to lower high blood pressure, thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Besides this, it prevents excessive water and electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, etc.) from the body through urine which can otherwise raise high blood pressure. In addition to this, Relmisart-C 12.5mg Tablet 10's also reduces the future risk of any stroke or heart attack.

• Dizziness
• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Skin ulcers
• Diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Cold/flu symptoms