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Tarka is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Tarka is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and calcium channel blocker combination. It works by helping to relax blood vessels. This helps to lower blood pressure.
Do NOT use Tarka if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tarka
- you have ever had an allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue) to any other ACE inhibitor (eg, captopril, lisinopril)
- you are pregnant
- you have very low blood pressure, moderate to severe congestive heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, or any other heart problems
- you are taking dofetilide, eletriptan, erythromycin, or disopyramide
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Tarka :
Use Tarka as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Tarka by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may affect the amount of Tarka in your blood. Talk with your doctor before including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet.
- Taking Tarka at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Tarka .
- Do not take dextran sulfate within 2 hours of Tarka .
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Tarka is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- If you miss a dose of Tarka , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tarka .
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