Bylenta CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bylenta ch 40mg/12.5mg tablet used for?
Bylenta CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of Telmisartan (an ARB) and Chlorthalidone (a diuretic) used to treat high blood pressure. Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels, while Chlorthalidone removes excess fluid, lowering blood pressure and reducing stroke risk.
- Generic Name: Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone
- Manufacturer: Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bylenta ch 40mg/12.5mg 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 | Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| 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 bylenta ch 40mg/12.5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bylenta ch 40mg/12.5mg 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 | Moderate | Increased lithium toxicity risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Potassium-sparing diuretics | Major | Hyperkalemia 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.