Product introduction

Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.

You can take Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER at any time of day, with food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor&rsquo s advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, constipation, and ankle swelling. To lower down ankle swelling, raise your legs while sitting. It is also advised to avoid the intake of potassium rich diet or supplements while on treatment. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Uses of Arbitel-Trio Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Arbitel-Trio Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Arbitel-Trio Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Arbitel-Trio

NauseaTaste changeConstipationDiarrheaHeadacheDizzinessWeaknessAnkle swellingFlushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)Edema (swelling)Increased potassium level in bloodSlow heart rateNumbness of extremityCold extremitiesDecreased blood pressure

How to use Arbitel-Trio Tablet ER

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. Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Arbitel-Trio Tablet ER works

Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER is a combination of three medicines: Cilnidipine, metoprolol and telmisartan. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood pressure when single or dual therapy is not effective. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFEIt is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER.PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTORArbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTORInformation regarding the use of Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.DrivingUNSAFEArbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTORThere is limited information available on the use of Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.LiverCAUTIONArbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Arbitel-Trio Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick tips

Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER is a combination of three medicines that help lower your blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Do not stop taking Arbitel-Trio 50 Tablet ER suddenly without talking to your doctor.

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