Cortel Ch 40mg Tablet

Cortel CH 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults, especially when a single medicine is not enough to control blood pressure effectively. It combines Telmisartan 40 mg, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), with Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg, a long-acting thiazide-like diuretic. This combination lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and helping the body eliminate excess salt and water through urine. Effective blood pressure control significantly reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and other cardiovascular complications. Telmisartan helps protect the heart and kidneys by improving blood circulation, while Chlorthalidone provides sustained blood pressure reduction by reducing excess fluid in the body. Because hypertension often has no obvious symptoms, it is important to continue taking the medicine regularly even when you feel healthy. Following a healthy lifestyle, including reducing salt intake, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and monitoring blood pressure, further improves long-term treatment outcomes.

elmisartan 40 mg and Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg work together to provide effective and sustained blood pressure control by targeting different causes of hypertension. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the action of angiotensin II, preventing blood vessels from narrowing and reducing sodium retention. This relaxes blood vessels, improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and protects the heart and kidneys from long-term hypertension-related damage. Chlorthalidone is a long-acting thiazide-like diuretic that removes excess sodium and water through urine, reducing blood volume and maintaining stable blood pressure throughout the day. Its prolonged action provides better 24-hour blood pressure control.

Together, these medicines lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and vascular complications caused by uncontrolled hypertension. Combined with healthy lifestyle measures such as reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy body weight, regular exercise, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and regular blood pressure monitoring, this combination supports long-term cardiovascular health, kidney protection, and healthy blood circulation.

Precaution

• Use only under medical supervision.
• Avoid use during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalance.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Avoid potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless prescribed.
• Limit alcohol intake because it may increase dizziness.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, electrolytes, and blood sugar is recommended.

Storage

• Store below 30°C.
• Keep in a cool and dry place.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Store in the original packaging.
• Keep out of reach of children.