Malepril-H 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.

Malepril-H Tablet is a combination of an antihypertensive and a diuretic medicine.

Uses of Malepril-H Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Malepril-H Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Malepril-H 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 Malepril-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 Malepril-H

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

How to use Malepril-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. Malepril-H Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Malepril-H Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Malepril-H 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

Malepril-H 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

Malepril-H Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Malepril-H Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Malepril-H Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Malepril-H Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Malepril-H Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Malepril-H Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Malepril-H 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.

Malepril-H Tablet

₹0.6/Tablet

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Quick tips

Malepril-H Tablet

You have been prescribed Malepril-H 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.
Malepril-H 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.
Malepril-H 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 Malepril-H Tablet if you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy. It can cause birth defects or be fatal to your unborn baby.

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Patient concerns

I have 110-170 blood pressure,sugar fasting100,cholostrol normal ,but now l have very high headache with pain only one side(left)

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

whatever medicine u taking for BP stop that and take ramistar H once daily

High blood pressure around 201/119 headache and stomach pain Dr can u help urgently I have given her telma h

Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty

Physician

Telma H will not helpTake her to a hospitalPatient has to be monitoredTab Dipin 5mg 2 times a dayTake only if hospital unavailable

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