CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet is a combination of an antihypertensive and a diuretic medicine.

Uses of CTD-AZ Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of CTD-AZ Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of CTD-AZ Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of CTD-AZ

Dizziness
Tiredness
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure
Increased creatinine level in blood
Increased uric acid level in blood

How to use CTD-AZ Tablet

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. CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take CTD-AZ Tablet?

If you miss a dose of CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet

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Quick tips

CTD-AZ Tablet

You have been prescribed CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of CTD-AZ 40/12.5 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Omitting after zifi AZ kid tablet.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or give opinion or advice medicine. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking into consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination and reports of investigations of patient. Final diagnosis is done after doing investigations if needed. Advice given without doing clinical examination and diagnosis can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician.

BP130/80 after taking CTD T 80/12.5,swelling in ankle and both feet and gained weight

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

see me at medanta opd call 9XXXXXX

In case of BP prob. how do you decide which salt combination is appropriate for a patient. My BP hover around 90/140 is it ok or shall go for other combination. Earlier I used to take amlopress at for 5 yrs, now switched to CTD - The 12.5/40 Earlier I used to take amlopress at for 5 yrs, now switched to CTD - T 12.5/40 for last six months.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

still ur BP is not in controlplz also do exercise for 40 minutes dailywalking for 1 km daily minimum

I m taking bp drug cilacar 10 mg & ctd m 50 I m felling tierd for long time please suggest

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT from 1mg. Your reports suggest the following things: 1. Your blood cholesterol levels are high, for this you should make healthy diet and lifestyle related changes like have a diet rich in more vegetables, fruits. Avoid fried fatty and processed foods. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days in a week. Your vitamin D level is also low, for this you can take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks. Please consult a doctor if you have side effects of cilacar.

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