Common Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Etela Tablet
Etela can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Etela may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Etela safe?
Etela is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Etela used for?
Etela is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.

Q. Is Etela a blood thinner?
No, Etela is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Is Etela an ACE inhibitor?
No, Etela is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Can I take Etela with paracetamol?
Yes, Etela can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Does Etela cause cough?
Use of Etela can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Etela.

Q. Does Etela cause erectile dysfunction?
Etela has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Etela.

Q. Can the use of Etela cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Etela can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Etela cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Etela. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Etela.

Q. Can the use of Etela cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Etela. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can Etela cause a headache?
Etela is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Etela.

Q. Does Etela cause weight loss?
Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Etela. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.