Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT

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Should Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT be taken in the morning or at night?
Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.

If I have some kidney problem, can I take Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?
You can take Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT can increase my weight. Is it true?
No, do not worry since Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Does Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?
Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.

Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT together?
If you are taking ibuprofen and Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

Does Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT work by causing excessive urination?
No, Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Ar-Tan 40 Tablet DT works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.