Cortel 20 mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Cortel 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body. This hormone causes blood vessels to narrow, leading to high blood pressure. By blocking this action, Cortel 20 mg Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels, lowering high blood pressure.

You can take Cortel 20 mg Tablet irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will tell you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Cortel 20 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Cortel 20 mg Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Cortel 20 mg Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Cortel 20 mg Tablet while using Cortel 20 mg Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Cortel 20 mg Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid potassium supplements with Cortel 20 mg Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to check your potassium level regularly. Do not consume alcohol with Cortel 20 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Cortel 20 mg Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduce the efficiency of Cortel 20 mg Tablet .

Cortel 20 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body. Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to narrow, leading to high blood pressure.

• Diarrhoea
• Sinus infection
• Back pain
• Low blood pressure

Cortel 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Cortel 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Cortel 20 mg Tablet may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Cortel 20 mg Tablet . Avoid potassium supplements with Cortel 20 mg Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to check your potassium level regularly. Do not consume alcohol with Cortel 20 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Cortel 20 mg Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduce the efficiency of Cortel 20 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cortel 20 mg Tablet may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.
Drug-Food Interaction: Cortel 20 mg Tablet may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements, resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). This may cause severe adverse effects, such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis, and kidney failure.
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile), or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Cortel 20 mg Tablet .

• IBUPROFEN
• ASPIRIN
• HEPARIN
• DIGOXIN
• LISINOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• BENAZEPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• FOSINOPRIL
• MOEXIPRIL
• PERINDOPRIL
• QUINAPRIL
• ALISKIREN
• AMILORIDE
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• TRIAMTERENE
• TIZANIDINE
• TRIMETHOPRIM

• Maintain a low-salt diet and avoid processed foods, which contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
• Regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming should be done for a minimum of 30 minutes daily.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, adjusting to how you react in certain situations, and making time for yourself to do activities you enjoy.
• Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
• A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Cortel 20 mg Tablet for effective results.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When blood pressure rises, too much force develops on the lining of the arteries, making the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.

Cardiovascular risk: It is usually diagnosed in patients older than 55 years of age and is characterized by blood vessel disease in the heart, brain, or legs (coronary, peripheral, or cerebral vascular disease) or diabetes with organ damage.