Alitel-MCH Tablet ER is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

Alitel-MCH Tablet ER can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It makes you lose excess water through urine, hence try to take it at day time or 4 hours before bedtime to avoid frequent urination at night. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, headache, and dizziness are some common side effects of this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. This medicine should be used along with lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise and smoking cessation for best results. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to overcome mouth dryness and extreme thirst.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have liver or kidney problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Alitel-MCH Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Alitel-MCH 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 Alitel-MCH

Nausea
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headache
Dizziness
Cold extremities
Numbness of extremity
Increased blood lipid level
Slow heart rate
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Alitel-MCH 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. Alitel-MCH Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alitel-MCH Tablet ER works

Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate, while Telmisartan is a calcium channel blocker which works by blocking the hormone angiotensin to further relax blood vessels.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alitel-MCH Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alitel-MCH 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 feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alitel-MCH Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Alitel-MCH Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alitel-MCH Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alitel-MCH Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alitel-MCH Tablet ER is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Alitel-MCH Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alitel-MCH Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alitel-MCH Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Alitel-MCH Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Alitel-MCH 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Alitel-MCH Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Alitel-MCH Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Alitel-MCH Tablet ER suddenly without talking to your doctor.
You have been prescribed Alitel-MCH Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Alitel-MCH Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Alitel-MCH Tablet ER suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I have recently undergone full body check up and found below problems : ESR : 42 High Triglyceride : 180 high VLDL : 36 High LDL : 123 High Cholesterol : 200 High Platelet 413 High MCV 62.9 Low RBC 6.08 High Vitamin B12 187 Low

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

control fat intake in diet, specially at dinner,take ROSUVAS 10mg once daily in night for 3 monthsrepeat lipid profile after 3 monthstake COBADEX CZS once daily for 2 months, this will correct ur vitamin B and MCH and all

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References

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