Telmikind Am 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Telmikind-AM tablet is an antihypertensive medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It contains a combination of telmisartan and amlodipine as its active ingredients. Along with the medicine, you need to be particular about your diet, like a low salt diet and should include exercise in your daily routine.
You should not take any potassium supplements during the treatment because it may increase the blood potassium level. During the treatment, it is necessary to keep a regular check on your blood pressure, and the doctor may also ask for a few kidney tests during the treatment. It is not safe during pregnancy, so you need to discuss about pregnancy before starting the treatment. Telma AM tablet, Tazloc AM tablet, Telvas AM tablet, Stamlo T tablet and Telista AM tablet all contain the active components telmisartan and amlodipine.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure may cause serious harm to health, such as an increase in the risk of heart-related diseases such as stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, brain, etc. Please inform your doctor about any other health conditions that you are suffering from before taking this tablet. Follow a healthy and active lifestyle along with this medicine to gain optimum control over blood pressure.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹73.47 |
You Save | ₹10.02 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Telmisartan(40.0 Mg) + Amlodipine(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Swelling in hands, feet, redness of face, back pain, weakness |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Contraindications of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you have a known allergy to this medicine or any of the ingredients of Telmikind-AM tablet.
- If you have diabetes and already taking a medicine containing aliskiren.
Side effects of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Swelling in hands, feet
- Redness of face
- Back pain
- Weakness
- Stomachache, diarrhoea
- Headache, dizziness
- Fall in blood pressure
Precautions and Warnings of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver or kidney disease.
- You are planning for a pregnancy.
- You may experience a sudden drop in blood pressure. If you feel unwell, then lay down in bed for some time and then get up. In such situations, doctors generally start the treatment with less dose and close medical supervision....
- Also if you are taking any kind of potassium supplements, because Telmikind-AM tablet can lead to electrolyte imbalance. It may increase the level of potassium levels.
- You are already taking other medicines to treat blood pressure (like aliskiren), it may lead to a few side effects including a sudden drop in blood pressure
- You are suffering from any kind of heart problem, As it may worsen the heart problem sometimes. The doctor decides the dose accordingly.
- You have a history of heart failure, you need to be monitored closely.
Directions for Use of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Take Telmikind-AM tablet exactly as instructed by your doctor.
- Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to.
- Take this medicine with or without food.
- Try to take the medicine at the same time daily.
Storage and disposal of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Store Telmikind-AM tablets at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C).
- Store it in original packaging.
- Try to protect it from light and moisture.
Dosage of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Telmikind-AM tablet is a combination of two medicines telmisartan and amlodipine. Amlodipine inhibits calcium entry into the cells of the heart and blood vessels and relaxes the arteries so that blood can easily flow....
- Telmisartan works by blocking the formation of a chemical called angiotensin II in the body responsible for the tightening of blood vessels.
- This combined action of these two ingredients relaxes the blood vessels and makes the heart more efficient to pump the blood throughout the body. Thereby helps in lowering the blood pressure.
Interactions of TELMIKIND AM 40MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Telmikind-AM tablet may interact with other medicines if taken at the same time, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- If you have diabetes, do not take aliskiren along with this medicine.
- Simultaneous use of Telmikind-AM tablet and heart-related medicines like digoxin should be avoided.
- You may experience an excess drop in blood pressure if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicine, antifungal medicines and antibiotics along with the Telmikind-AM tablet.
- Concomitant use of Telmikind-AM tablet and painkillers, should be avoided as it may impair kidney functions.
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are lithium, water pills, immunosuppressants like cyclosporin, etc.
Interactions with food items
- You should avoid grapefruit juice as it impacts the effectiveness of this medicine.
- It is advised to avoid high potassium-containing foods like spinach, potatoes. Also, try to reduce the amount of salt in food and increase water intake.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: For how long do I need to take tab Telmikind AM?
Q: Can potassium supplements be taken along with Telmikind AM 40mg tablet?
- Telmikind-AM tablet is known to increase blood potassium levels. So it is advised not to take any supplements containing potassium or potassium salts with this medicine.
- Doctors may also ask for regular tests to determine blood potassium during the treatment.
Q: What kind of diet should I follow?
- Try to have less amount of potassium-containing foods like mushrooms, pea, cucumber, banana, etc.
- Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil).
- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.
- Limit intake of salt in the diet, especially pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.
Q: Can I take Telmikind AM 40 mg tablet on an empty stomach?
Q: What are some other precautions I should take during the treatment with tab Telmikind AM 40mg?
References
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- Prevent High Blood Pressure | cdc.gov [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
- Does grapefruit affect my medicine? [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
- How alcohol affects blood pressure [Internet]. Mayo Clinic. 2021 [cited 6 May 2022]
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