ctjoy t 40mg/6.25mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is ctjoy t 40mg/6.25mg tablet used for?
Arbitel-CT 40 Tablet (Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg), which Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II AT1 receptors, causing vasodilation and reduce. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone
- Manufacturer: B.J.Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ctjoy t 40mg/6.25mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, especially when monotherapy is insufficient.
Off-label uses: Heart failure (telmisartan), nephropathy in type 2 diabetes.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone |
| Brand Name | Arbitel-CT 40 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | B.J.Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Thiazide Diuretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II AT1 receptors, causing vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion. Chlorthalidone inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal convoluted tubule, increasing diuresis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ctjoy t 40mg/6.25mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ctjoy t 40mg/6.25mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Hyperuricemia
- Hypokalemia
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Acute renal failure
- Hyperkalemia
- Syncope
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity risk |
| ACE inhibitors | Major | Increased risk of hypotension and renal impairment |
| Aliskiren | Major | Increased risk of hyperkalemia and hypotension |
| NSAIDs | Major | Reduced antihypertensive effect and increased nephrotoxicity |
| Potassium-sparing diuretics | Major | Hyperkalemia risk |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin toxicity risk |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Altered anticoagulant effect |
| Antidiabetic agents | Moderate | Hyperglycemia may occur |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Reduced diuretic effect |
| Cholestyramine | Moderate | Reduced chlorthalidone absorption |
| Antacids | Minor | Slightly reduced telmisartan absorption |
| Alcohol | Minor | Additive hypotensive effect |
| Barbiturates | Minor | Orthostatic hypotension risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Lithium
- ACE inhibitors
- Aliskiren
- NSAIDs
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
- Antidiabetic agents
- Corticosteroids
- Cholestyramine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Alcohol
- Barbiturates
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid potassium-rich foods; grapefruit juice may increase telmisartan levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Anuria, hypersensitivity, pregnancy, severe hepatic impairment, refractory hypokalemia.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, serum potassium, renal function, blood glucose, uric acid.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; chlorthalidone excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, monitor electrolytes, treat hypotension with IV fluids and vasopressors.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose. Do not double.