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Mibetel Hct belongs to the group of pharmaceutical drugs for people with cardiovascular disease as well as being able to treat the problem of sudden increase in blood pressure in adulthood. However, patients with impaired liver and kidney function should be careful not to use the drug unless directed by a doctor. Here is some information about side effects and notes when using the drug to avoid side effects that adversely affect the patient's health.
1. Uses of the drug Mibetel Hct
Mibetel Hct drugs are classified as cardiovascular drugs in the form of tablets, patients will use this drug orally. Currently, the main use of the drug is to treat essential hypertension in adults. However, this is not a specific drug that is used only after a course of treatment for high blood pressure. Therefore, you need to pay attention to this so that you do not use the wrong medicine to affect the drug effect or health.
2. Dosage and precautions to avoid overdose
2.1 Dosage of the drug Mibetel used When using Mibetel Hct, the doctor can combine it with telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. The treatment effect of Mibetel with hypertension will be most effective about 4 - 8 weeks after treatment. Most adults using the drug will be prescribed 1 tablet per day.
The drug is not indicated for patients with severe renal and hepatic impairment. Therefore, you need to accurately assess the degree of decline in liver and kidney function to make the most accurate decision. The degree of mild impairment of liver and kidney function will be specifically determined and prescribed by the doctor. Therefore, there is no reference dose for this subject.
In the elderly, most doctors will prescribe the same dose as adults. Children under 18 years of age need to be cautious when using the drug. Some studies are still inconclusive about the effects of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Therefore, this group of subjects should be carefully monitored and examined before deciding to treat with Mibetel Hct 40mg.
2.2 Overdose detection and treatment Patients who take an overdose of drugs will affect their heart rate, causing irregular heartbeats. Followed by dizziness, low blood pressure can cause loss of balance or fainting. Most of the time, when taking Hydrochlorothiazide, it will cause electrolyte problems in the body. When overdose of this drug, the patient also has additional symptoms of nausea or drowsiness.
There are currently no regulations on the treatment of patients with overdoses. The doctor will conduct treatment based on the symptoms and signs identified. Some patients may be asked to stop taking the drug for monitoring or to induce vomiting to clear the stomach before taking a new medication. Some methods of use such as: activated carbon, electrolyte balance, liver function improvement, rehydration....
3. Precautions to warn users when using Mibetel Hct blood pressure medicine
Mibetel Hct is indicated to be taken once a day and does not specify the time of use before or after meals. Some studies have shown that the drug Mibetel Hct does not have a serious effect when there is food in the body. The subjects used are usually people who do not have health problems such as impaired liver and kidney function.
Data on pregnant women using the drug are incomplete. However, its use should be avoided, as post-partum toxicity has been detected in experimental animals. This group of subjects is only assigned to use Mibetel Hct in cases of real need. During use, pregnant women will follow the instructions of a specialist doctor.
4. Some side effects were discovered after taking Mibetel Hct 40mg
Most patients experience side effects are dizziness. In rare cases, angioedema may occur. Based on research and the fact that some side effects are listed as follows:
Inflammation: Sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis Weakening of the immune system makes lupus more severe Increased uric acid, low blood sodium, hypokalemia Dizziness, dizziness, sleep disturbances or coma Appears psychological changes, anxiety leading to depression. Reduced vision Respiratory failure or difficulty breathing Gastrointestinal disturbances, vomiting, peptic ulcers Liver dysfunction Angioedema swelling, erythema pruritus, sweating, urticaria Osteoarthritis, muscle mass or rat pain Withdrawal Erectile dysfunction in men Chest pain Increase in some laboratory parameters of blood count and liver function Respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, sepsis Changes in blood cell count causing instability Slows heart rate Weakness in kidney health or function Inflammation of the salivary glands Anaphylaxis or allergies to the excipients of the drug Reduced control in patients with diabetes Loss of taste and loss of appetite Pain Jaundice due to liver disease Increased levels of triglycerides in the blood
5. Interactions to watch out for may occur when combining the use of drugs with food
When using Mibetel Hct for treatment, it is necessary to avoid using it in combination with Lithium. Using these two drugs together can lead to dangerous problems. In case of necessity, the patient needs to control the blood lithium concentration at a safe level. Groups of drugs that lower potassium in the blood such as diuretics and laxatives should be noted. They can increase the effect when used in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide but also cause side effects if Mibetel Hct causes hypokalemia.
Disturbances in blood potassium levels should be monitored periodically and combined with ECG results. Some cardiovascular drugs should be taken into account to avoid affecting drug function leading to torsades de pointes due to hypokalemia. Drugs given to patients with diabetes are at risk of causing lactic acidosis because of impaired renal function. It should be noted if you are taking Cholestyramine and Colestipol to reduce the risk of inhibiting the body's ability to absorb Mibetel Hct 40 mg.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce the diuretic effect. Patients with renal impairment should be careful when taking this drug to avoid worsening kidney failure. For the elderly, it is recommended to conduct periodic kidney function tests to detect and treat promptly.
Drugs for gout patients when taking with Mibetel drugs can cause hyperuricemia. In addition, drugs used in combination also increase the risk of allergies for patients. Information about drug interactions you can consult with your doctor for more information. To be on the safe side, always give your doctor enough information about your medical history and any prescription or nonprescription medications you're taking.
Mibetel 40mg drug is used to treat hypertension in adults. You should carefully consult all details from your doctor before use. Especially do not self-medicate without a prescription.
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