Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER

Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER belongs to the class antihypertensive agents used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high leading to hypertension. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath).

Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER is a combination of two high blood pressure-lowering medicines: Telmisartan and Metoprolol succinate. Telmisartan belongs to the class of drugs called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists that works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor, relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure. Metoprolol succinate belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers which reduces blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER helps in reducing the raised blood pressure. 

Take Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER as prescribed. You are advised to take Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, stomach pain, and slow heart rate. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Consult your doctor before starting Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption with Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER as it may cause increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER is a combination of two blood pressure-lowering medicines: Telmisartan and Metoprolol succinate. Telmisartan belongs to the class of drugs called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor, thereby relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure. Metoprolol succinate belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. It helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER helps in lowering blood pressure to normal.

Do not take Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER if you are allergic to telmisartan or metoprolol succinate. Inform your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, aliskiren, quinidine, disopyramide, or other blood pressure-lowering medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER. Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER is not recommended for children. Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed if you have kidney or liver diseases, biliary obstruction, heart problems, low blood pressure, diabetes, elevated potassium levels, blood circulation problems, asthma, COPD, metabolic acidosis, phaeochromocytoma, slow heart rate, psoriasis, myasthenia gravis, or prinzmetal angina.

• Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
• Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position as Telfost M 40mg/50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness.
• Keep your doctor informed about your health/disease conditions and the medicines you are taking.