Telmisartan + Amlodipine

Telmisartan + Amlodipine — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used mainly to treat high blood pressure that is not controlled by a single medicine alone.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Control of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Used when blood pressure is not controlled by one medicine alone
• Sometimes used to reduce the risk of heart-related complications in people with high blood pressure

HOW IT WORKS

• Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II, a chemical that narrows blood vessels, helping vessels relax
• Amlodipine blocks calcium channels in blood vessel walls, causing vessels to widen
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for sudden emergency lowering of very high blood pressure
• Not a treatment for chest pain occurring suddenly (angina attack) at the time it happens
• Not used during pregnancy for blood pressure control
• Not a painkiller or fever medicine

How to Use Telmisartan + Amlodipine

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food, unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Try to take it at the same time every day to build a routine
• Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you feel well, as blood pressure can rise again

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• 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 in the original packaging until ready to use
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Telmisartan + Amlodipine — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Swelling of ankles or feet
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Flushing (warmth or redness of skin)

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Muscle cramps
• Palpitations (fast heartbeat)
• Low blood pressure symptoms like light-headedness on standing

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (liver problems)
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Signs of kidney problems such as reduced urine output or swelling
• Chest pain

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

Telmisartan + Amlodipine — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under medical supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding
• Have severe liver disease or bile duct blockage
• Are allergic to telmisartan, amlodipine, or similar medicines
• Have severe narrowing of the aortic valve or cardiogenic shock

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney disease
• Have liver problems
• Have diabetes
• Have low blood pressure or a history of fainting
• Have heart failure or recent heart attack
• Are taking potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure lowering medicines
• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen
• Lithium
• Certain medicines for HIV or fungal infections

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; ask your doctor.

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.

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

• Some people feel dizzy, especially when starting treatment, so avoid driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
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