Telmisartan 80mg + Chlortalidone 12.5mg

Telmisartan 80mg + Chlortalidone 12.5mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults who need more than one medicine to control their blood pressure.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Control of high blood pressure
• Used when a single blood pressure medicine is not enough to control readings
• Long-term management of hypertension to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney problems

HOW IT WORKS

• Telmisartan blocks a chemical called angiotensin II that tightens blood vessels, helping them relax and widen
• Chlortalidone is a diuretic (water pill) that helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water, reducing blood volume
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not a painkiller or fever medicine
• Not used for sudden severe rise in blood pressure (hypertensive emergency) needing immediate hospital care
• Not a treatment for heart attack or stroke that has already occurred
• Not to be used for weight loss despite its water-removing effect

How to Use Telmisartan 80mg + Chlortalidone 12.5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water, with or without food
• Try to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady blood pressure control
• Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you feel well, as blood pressure can rise again
• Continue regular blood pressure checks and follow-up visits as advised

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

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

Telmisartan 80mg + Chlortalidone 12.5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Increased urination

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Muscle cramps
• Low blood pressure symptoms like light-headedness on standing
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Dry mouth or increased thirst
• Changes in blood sugar or uric acid levels on tests

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Very little or no urine output
• Irregular heartbeat, severe muscle weakness or confusion (may indicate electrolyte imbalance)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Signs of dehydration such as extreme thirst, dry mouth and reduced urination

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

Telmisartan 80mg + Chlortalidone 12.5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be taken only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding
• Have severe kidney disease or are unable to pass urine
• Have severe liver disease
• Are allergic to telmisartan, chlortalidone, sulfonamide-related drugs, or any other ingredient
• Have diabetes or kidney impairment and are already taking a medicine containing aliskiren

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have diabetes
• Have gout or high uric acid levels
• Have low blood sodium or potassium levels
• Have heart disease or a history of low blood pressure
• Are elderly or already on other blood pressure medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure lowering medicines
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Lithium
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or diclofenac
• Diabetes medicines, as blood sugar control may change
• Digoxin and certain heart rhythm medicines

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 to avoid or limit alcohol while on this medicine.

Will this medicine cure my high blood pressure permanently?

No, it controls blood pressure but does not cure the underlying condition, so it usually needs to be taken long-term as advised by your doctor.

Can I take this medicine if I am trying to conceive?

• No, this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or if planning pregnancy, so discuss alternative options with your doctor.
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