ABEL 20MG TABLET is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

ABEL 20MG TABLET helps reduce high blood pressure, thus lowering the chances of any future heart attack and stroke. It may also be used to improve the symptoms of chronic (long-standing) heart failure. It helps to preserve kidney function, especially in patients with diabetes. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It is taken by mouth (orally), with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Side effects are few and uncommon with this medicine. However, dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure, particularly after the first dose.

Uses of Abel Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Abel Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

ABEL 20MG TABLET lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Heart failure

Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. ABEL 20MG TABLET lowers your blood pressure which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, an effective treatment for heart failure.

This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

ABEL 20MG TABLET lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Keep taking this medicine regularly.

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Side effects of Abel 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 Abel

Dizziness
Muscle damage
Diarrhea

How to use Abel 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. ABEL 20MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

ABEL 20MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

ABEL 20MG 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

ABEL 20MG 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

CAUTION

ABEL 20MG TABLET may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

ABEL 20MG TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of ABEL 20MG TABLET is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as your creatinine levels may become high and you may need regular monitoring of kidney function tests while taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

ABEL 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of ABEL 20MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

All substitutes

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

ABEL 20MG TABLET

₹4.1/Tablet

Zilokem 20 Tablet

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹4.3/tablet

5% costlier

Quick tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take ABEL 20MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Biphenyls derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)

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User feedback

Patients taking ABEL 20MG TABLET

Once A Day

90%

Twice A Day

10%

FAQs

Is ABEL 20MG TABLET better than telmisartan?

Both ABEL 20MG TABLET and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. ABEL 20MG TABLET is a relatively new medicine. It has been found to be as effective as telmisartan in lowering blood pressure. It can be safely used in patients as it has fewer side effects.

How should I take ABEL 20MG TABLET?

You should take ABEL 20MG TABLET exactly as directed by your doctor. It is for oral use and is usually taken once a day. You should take it with plenty of water, with or without food. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time every day.

Can I stop ABEL 20MG TABLET on my own?

No, do not stop taking ABEL 20MG TABLET without speaking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well or your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which may increase your risk of stroke.

How long does ABEL 20MG TABLET take to start working?

ABEL 20MG TABLET may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. Full benefits of ABEL 20MG TABLET may take a little longer, about 4 weeks.

What are the symptoms of overdose of ABEL 20MG TABLET?

Taking more than the recommended dose of ABEL 20MG TABLET may decrease your blood pressure due to which you may feel dizzy or may even faint. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical aid in a nearby hospital.

Which class does ABEL 20MG TABLET belong to?

ABEL 20MG TABLET belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Angiotensin II is a substance which occurs naturally in the body. It tightens the blood vessels, which in turn increases the blood pressure. ABEL 20MG TABLET blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.

What is the most important information I should know about ABEL 20MG TABLET?

It is important for you to know that this medicine can cause harm or death to your unborn baby. Therefore, if you are planning a pregnancy or have become pregnant, consult your doctor right away. Your doctor may switch you to a different medicine to treat your high blood pressure.

Who should not take ABEL 20MG TABLET?

You should not take ABEL 20MG TABLET if you are allergic to it or if you are pregnant. Avoid its use if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are being treated with a blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren.

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