Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of an antihypertensive and a diuretic medicine.

Uses of Ecator H Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Ecator H Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and 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 Ecator H 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 Ecator H

Nausea
Indigestion
Taste change
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Glucose intolerance
Increased uric acid level in blood
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Cough
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Ecator H 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. Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg 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

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ecator H Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg 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.

Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet

₹11.5/Tablet

Cardace H 5 Tablet

Sanofi India Ltd

₹21.93/tablet

91% costlier

Ramcor-H 5 Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹15.64/tablet

36% costlier

Macpril H 5 Tablet

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹15.4/tablet

34% costlier

Ramihart-H 5 Tablet

Mankind Pharma Ltd

₹13.98/tablet

22% costlier

Zorem-HT 5 Tablet

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₹14/tablet

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Quick tips

Ecator H Tablet

You have been prescribed Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Take it in the morning with breakfast, to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform you doctor about any cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.
Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
Do not take Ecator H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

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