Telmisartan 40mg + Bisoprolol 2.5mg

Telmisartan 40mg + Bisoprolol 2.5mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is mainly used to control high blood pressure, especially when a single medicine is not enough to keep it in a healthy range.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Reducing the workload on the heart in patients who need both types of blood pressure control
• Long-term management of blood pressure to lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems

HOW IT WORKS

• Telmisartan blocks a chemical called angiotensin II, which relaxes and widens blood vessels
• Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that slows the heart rate and reduces the force of heart contractions
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not a painkiller or fever medicine
• Not for immediate relief of a hypertensive emergency
• Not a treatment for infections
• Not recommended for sudden, severe chest pain without medical evaluation first

How to Use Telmisartan 40mg + Bisoprolol 2.5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Try to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady levels in the body
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Do not stop taking suddenly, especially the beta-blocker part, without doctor's advice as this can cause a rebound rise in heart rate or blood pressure

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as normal
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in original packaging until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Telmisartan 40mg + Bisoprolol 2.5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Low blood pressure symptoms like lightheadedness
• Slow heart rate
• Headache

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Sleep disturbances
• Muscle cramps
• Diarrhoea

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat with difficulty breathing
• Severe skin rash or blistering
• Signs of high potassium such as muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath or swelling of feet/ankles suggesting worsening heart function

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Telmisartan 40mg + Bisoprolol 2.5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a valid doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding
• Have severe liver or kidney disease
• Have a very slow heart rate, heart block, or uncontrolled heart failure
• Have severe asthma or breathing problems
• Have low blood pressure
• Are allergic to telmisartan, bisoprolol, or similar medicines

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have diabetes
• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have a history of asthma or COPD
• Have thyroid problems
• Are on other blood pressure or heart medicines
• Are elderly or have peripheral circulation problems

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure medicines
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen used regularly
• Other heart rate lowering medicines like verapamil or diltiazem
• Diabetes medicines, as blood sugar changes may be masked

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with alcohol?

Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect and cause dizziness, so it is best avoided or limited.

Will this medicine make me feel tired?

Some people feel tired or dizzy, especially when starting treatment, but this often improves with time.

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as dizziness can occur.
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