E Tel 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. E Tel 20mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, it may cause upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, sinus infection, and diarrhea in some people. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these side effects. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

• Sinus infection
• Back pain
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of E Tel 20mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Benzimidazole derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)

• Q. Q. Should E Tel 20mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night??
  Ans: E Tel 20mg Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.
• Q. Q. How long does it take for E Tel 20mg Tablet to work??
  Ans: You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.
• Q. Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking E Tel 20mg Tablet now??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking E Tel 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. E Tel 20mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
• Q. Q. If I have some kidney problem, can I take E Tel 20mg Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function??
  Ans: You can take E Tel 20mg Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. E Tel 20mg Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.
• Q. Q. I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me E Tel 20mg Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that E Tel 20mg Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true??
  Ans: No, do not worry since E Tel 20mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies E Tel 20mg Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.
• Q. Q. Does E Tel 20mg Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics??
  Ans: E Tel 20mg Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.
• Q. Q. Can the use of E Tel 20mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)??
  Ans: Yes, E Tel 20mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.
• Q. Q. Does E Tel 20mg Tablet work by causing excessive urination??
  Ans: No, E Tel 20mg Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. E Tel 20mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.
• Q. Q. Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and E Tel 20mg Tablet together??
  Ans: If you are taking ibuprofen and E Tel 20mg Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. E Tel 20mg Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking E Tel 20mg Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of E Tel 20mg Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

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