Macsart Ch 40

Composition

Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)

Uses of Macsart Ch 40

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• •In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Macsart CH 40 Tablet is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling your blood pressure effectively. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels so the blood can flow more easily. This helps lower the blood pressure. It also increases urine output
• •thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled
• •you are less at risk of having a heart attack
• •stroke
• •or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective.

How it works

Telmisartan and chlorthalidone, which lower blood pressure effectively. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time, it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Directions for use

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. Macsart CH 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side effects

Common side effects of Macsart Ch 40 may include: