Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Telmikind Ct Tablet contains a combination of Chlorthalidone and Telmisartan, used to lower the raised blood pressure when it cannot be managed using a single component medicine. It belongs to the cl
ass of medicines known as 'Diuretics' and 'Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARBs)' respectively. It is broadly classified as antihypertensive medications. It acts by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing diuresis, which acts in a synergistic manner to lower the raised blood pressure. Telmikind Ct Tablet should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine as it may cause a sudden hypertensive crisis and worsen the health further. Always take it as prescribed and advised by your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹89.54 |
You Save | ₹12.21 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Telmisartan(40.0 Mg) + Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone(12.5 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Breathlessness, fainting, muscle pain, loose stools |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to Telmisartan or Chlorthalidone or any other ingredients of Telmikind Ct Tablet.
- If you are allergic to antibiotics like Sulfasalazine and any other drugs from this class.
- If you are a pregnant & breastfeeding women.
- If you have serious liver disorders and problems related to the bile duct (a canal connecting the liver to the intestine) like cholestasis.
- If you feel difficulty in passing urine or passing no urine at all (anuria).
- If your blood test shows a significant increase in calcium and decrease in potassium levels.
- If you have diabetes or kidney problems and you are taking medicines for lowering the blood pressure like Aliskiren.
Side effects of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Muscle and back pain
- Loose stools
- Gas
- Fainting
- Breathlessness
- Tingling sensation
- Cough
- Anaemia
- Peeling of skin and formation of blisters
Precautions and Warnings of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience fainting, giddiness, especially after the first dose.
- You are planning a pregnancy, this medicine will be changed.
- You are facing problems with liver function and related organs-like cholestasis and biliary obstructive.
- Your kidneys are not functioning properly or you have underlying kidney disease like renal artery stenosis (Narrow kidney blood vessels).
- You have been experiencing fluid losses within your body due to diarrhoea, vomiting, etc.
- You have serious heart and heart valve-related problems like congestive heart failure, aortic or mitral stenosis and ischaemic cardiopathy.
- You are suffering from primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands).
- You have diabetes as this medicine may affect your blood glucose levels, glucose monitoring is needed.
- You have an electrolyte imbalance of sodium, magnesium, potassium and have symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Mode of Action of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Telmisartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin, responsible for narrowing the blood vessels and rise in blood pressure.
- Chlorthalidone acts by increasing the production of urine and loss of water and salt from the body, thereby lowering the blood pressure.
Directions for Use of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Telmikind Ct Tablet should be consumed as a whole with a sufficient amount of water with or without food. Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to do. Never stop this medicine on your own....
- This medicine tends to catch moisture. Thus, it should be taken out from the blister just before use.
Interactions of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains Chlorthalidone and Telmisartan, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination too....
- Medicines used for heart failure like Digoxin should be used cautiously.
- Your blood potassium levels may go down if you are taking Spironolactone, Eplerenone, Triamterene or Amiloride, potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes.
- Medicines used to treat mental illness like Lithium, Thioridazine and Chlorpromazine.
- Your blood potassium levels may increase if you are taking water tablets, Losartan, Aliskiren and immunosuppressants like Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus and Trimethoprim and Heparin.
- You may experience low blood sugar if you are taking medicine for diabetes like Insulin and Metformin along with this medicine (severe kidney problems may also arise with metformin).
- This medicine can decrease your blood pressure abruptly if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medicines.
- Medicines used to treat pain and inflammation like Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen interferes the way this medicine works.
- Medicines used to relax muscle like Tubocurarine. This medicine can increase blood calcium levels if you are taking vitamin D and calcium supplements.
- Other medicines which may not be able to work properly like Quinidine, Digoxin, Sotalol and Norepinephrine.
- Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.
Storage and disposal of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store it below 25°C and try to keep it in the original packaging to protect it from sunlight and moisture.
- Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Dosage of Telmikind Ct 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
- It would be best if you never miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine as it may lead to serious high blood pressure-related problems. If you have missed taking any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule....
- Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are there any dietary restrictions I should follow as I have high blood pressure?
- Limit the intake of salt in your diet, especially pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.
- Have less amount of potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli or banana.
- Limit meat intake.
- Instead of having packaged snacks, prefer fresh cut fruits as they are rich in vitamins and fibre.
Q: What is Chlorthalidone? Is it the same as Chlorothiazide?
Q: Is there anything else I need to know before taking Telmikind Ct Tablet?
Q: Why do I experience frequent urination after taking Telmikind Ct Tablet?
Q: Can I stop Telmikind Ct Tablet if experience more side effects?
References
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