antel 20mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is antel 20mg tablet used for?
Arbitel 20 Tablet (Telmisartan) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Telmisartan (20mg), which Selective angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the binding of angio. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Telmisartan
- Manufacturer: Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ antel 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension; cardiovascular risk reduction in patients unable to take ACE inhibitors; diabetic nephropathy.
Off-label uses: Heart failure; migraine prophylaxis; Marfan syndrome (aortic root dilation).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Telmisartan |
| Brand Name | Arbitel 20 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Anthus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the binding of angiotensin II to AT1 receptor, leading to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take antel 20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of antel 20mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal impairment
- Hypotension
- Syncope
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Aliskiren | Major | Increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment |
| ACE inhibitors | Major | Increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal dysfunction |
| Potassium-sparing diuretics | Major | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect; increased risk of renal impairment |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Additive hypotensive effect; risk of volume depletion |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Possible increase in digoxin levels |
| Warfarin | Minor | No significant interaction reported |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Minor | Additive antihypertensive effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Aliskiren
- ACE inhibitors
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Potassium supplements
- Lithium
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Diuretics
- Antihypertensives
- Digoxin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Warfarin
- Hydrochlorothiazide
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food slightly reduces absorption; take consistently with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effects; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to telmisartan; pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment; concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes or renal impairment (eGFR <60 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure; renal function (serum creatinine, BUN); serum potassium; liver function tests periodically.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies, unknown in humans.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; monitor blood pressure and heart rate; consider gastric lavage if recent ingestion; activated charcoal may reduce absorption.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for antel 20mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.