Telmisartan+Amlodipine

Uses	High blood pressure
Therapy	Anti-Hypertensive
Side Effects	Dizziness, oedema, ankle swelling, constipation

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Telmisartan+Amlodipine is a medicine commonly used to help control high blood pressure. It contains two ingredients, telmisartan and amlodipine, which work together to relax and widen the blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily, reducing the strain on your heart and lowering the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems. You can take Telmisartan+Amlodipine with or without food, but be sure to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady blood pressure. It's very important to take the exact dose your doctor has prescribed and not to skip doses. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, even if you feel fine, as your blood pressure could rise again and put you at risk. Before starting Telmisartan+Amlodipine, inform your doctor if you have any health issues, such as kidney or liver problems, or if you've been experiencing dehydration. Also, tell them if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as the medicine may not be suitable in these situations. Keeping your doctor informed helps avoid complications and ensures safe treatment. Some people may experience side effects, such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, an upset stomach, or swelling in the legs or feet. These side effects are usually mild, but if they bother you or persist, please let your doctor know. Until you know how the medicine affects you, be cautious with activities that require focus and alertness, such as driving. Do not switch to another medicine with the same combination unless your doctor advises it. Stick with the treatment plan your doctor has given you, and attend regular check-ups to keep your blood pressure under control.

Uses

Telmisartan+Amlodipine is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Contraindications

When should one not use Telmisartan+Amlodipine

If you are allergic to amlodipine, telmisartan or any other ingredients of Telmisartan+Amlodipine.
If you are in your second or third trimester of pregnancy.
If you have a liver function problem or an obstruction in the bile duct.
If you have experienced shock recently or a heart attack or heart failure.
If you have heart disease due to which there is an obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricles.
If you are taking any medicines containing Aliskiren and you happen to be diabetic or have kidney failure problems.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dizziness
Oedema
Ankle swelling
Constipation
Low blood pressure
Slow heartbeats
Visual disturbances
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is not recommended to use Telmisartan+Amlodipine if you are pregnant; it may cause harm to the developing foetus. If pregnancy is detected when you are on treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor immediately, you will be switched to a safer alternative.

Breast Feeding

There is no information available on the safety of Telmisartan+Amlodipine while breastfeeding. Thus, alternative treatment should be preferred. Consult your doctor for more information.

Driving

After taking Telmisartan+Amlodipine, you may experience fainting ( due to insufficient blood flow to the brain), sleepiness, dizziness and giddiness. These are infrequent side effects but be cautious while driving or operating any machinery.

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol during the treatment. It can cause adverse effects along with Telmisartan+Amlodipine. Consuming alcohol when you have a blood pressure problem is not advisable as alcohol can lower blood pressure.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any liver or kidney problems or you are diabetic.
You are suffering from a kidney-related problem called renal artery stenosis (narrowing of the blood vessels of the kidneys).
You have low blood pressure.
You have a high level of potassium in your blood serum reports.
You have any heart disorders like narrowing of the aorta, chest pain, history of heart attack, etc.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Telmisartan+Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart, and lowers blood pressure more effectively than amlodipine or telmisartan alone. It also reduces the risk of complications like stroke.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the action of Telmisartan+Amlodipine, or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
If you are taking other blood pressure-lowering medicines, antifungal medicines, or antibiotics with Telmisartan+Amlodipine, you may experience an excess drop in blood pressure.
Steroids taken via injection or infusion can interfere with the blood pressure-lowering effect of Telmisartan+Amlodipine.
Medicines used as muscle relaxants called dantrolene, if taken along can lead to serious heart-related problems.
Medicines used to modify immune response, such as cyclosporin and tacrolimus, when taken alone, can give you side effects of former medicine; inform your doctor.
Other medicines like lithium used for psychiatric disorders, painkillers like ibuprofen, celecoxib and medicine used to maintain cholesterol levels like simvastatin and digoxin used for heart failure should be used cautiously.
To avoid any possible interactions, tell your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations, and supplements you are taking currently or might take.

Interactions with food items

Telmisartan+Amlodipine can be taken with or without food. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day for consistent blood pressure control. It is recommended to avoid potassium-rich foods and salt substitutes that contain potassium while taking Telmisartan+Amlodipine.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Telmisartan+Amlodipine can lead to irregular heartbeats, dizziness, kidney failure and sometimes shock. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose of Telmisartan+Amlodipine if you have missed the dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember. It would be best if you never miss a dose of blood pressure medicine as it can lead to serious side effects like a sudden fall in blood pressure and associated symptoms such as fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness, dehydration, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, you should never stop taking your blood pressure-lowering medicine on your own, even if you feel good. Stopping this medicine abruptly may result in hypertensive crisis and result in serious health consequences.

It takes approximately 3 hours for Telmisartan+Amlodipine to start showing its blood pressure-lowering effects. However, this can vary among individuals depending on their physiology and metabolism.

No, Telmisartan+Amlodipine is not a beta-blocker. It contains amlodipine which is a calcium channel blocker and telmisartan which is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARBs).

Avoid taking supplements containing potassium supplement or its salt, as it may cause an increase in the level of potassium in the blood and you may experience abnormal heartbeats, weakness, fatigue, chest pain. Also, avoid drinking alcohol.

Telmisartan+Amlodipine is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

The composition of Telmisartan+Amlodipine includes telmisartan and amlodipine as its active components.

There are different brands having the same composition as Telmisartan+Amlodipine. However, it is advised to take the recommended brand only.

Telmisartan+Amlodipine may be taken with or without food or as advised by the doctor. But try to take it at the same time for effective blood pressure control.

No, Telmisartan+Amlodipine is not a blood thinner. It relaxes the blood vessels and makes the blood flow easier through the blood vessels. It also improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart and reduces the load on the heart.

Telmisartan+Amlodipine is an antihypertensive medicine that lowers raised blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. It further eases the heart to pump blood around the body, which ultimately reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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