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Xstan 20mg Tablet

Manufactured By Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

Composition Telmisartan (20mg)

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Information about Xstan 20mg Tablet

Uses / Indications:

Xstan 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Pregnancy interaction:

Xstan 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Xstan can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Xstan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Side Effects:

Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

How to use:

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. Xstan 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Xstan 20mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Faq for medicine:

Is Xstan safe? : Xstan is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|What is Xstan used for? : Xstan is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.|Is Xstan a blood thinner? : No, Xstan is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).|Is Xstan an ACE inhibitor? : No, Xstan is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).|Can I take Xstan with paracetamol? : Yes, Xstan can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.|Does Xstan cause cough? : Use of Xstan can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Xstan.|Does Xstan cause erectile dysfunction? : Xstan has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Xstan.|Can the use of Xstan cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)? : Yes, Xstan can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.|Can the use of Xstan cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Xstan. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Xstan.|Can the use of Xstan cause hair loss? : Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Xstan. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.|Can Xstan cause a headache? : Xstan is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Xstan.|Does Xstan cause weight loss? : Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Xstan. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.