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Written By ,
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Composition :

AMLODIPINE-5MG + TELMISARTAN-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Atos Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

#101-104,G.C.P. Business Center, Vijay Cross Road, Memnagar, Ahmedabad -380014,India
Other Info - TEL2834

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since alcohol consumption with Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Pregnant women should discontinue this Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's because it can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. So, Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's is not safe in pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is no evidence on how Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's affects breastfeeding. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's.

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Driving

Caution

Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's may cause side effects like dizziness, headaches, and nausea, which can affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive until you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current liver conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current kidney conditions.

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Children

Unsafe

Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's is not recommended to use in children. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5386/smpc#gref
  2. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/amlodipine-telmisartan.html
  3. https://www.sanofi.in/-/media/Project/One-Sanofi-Web/Websites/Asia-Pacific/Sanofi-IN/Home/science-and-innovation/for-healthcare-professionals/product-information/Telsite-am-PI-June-2018.pdf?la=en#:~:text=Telmisartan%20and%20amlodipine%20tablets%20may%20be%20used%20to%20provide%20additional,another%20angiotensin%20receptor%20blocker)%20alone.

About Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's

Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's belongs to the class of anti-hypertensive drugs, primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. It is considered an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels.

Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines, namely, Telmisartan and Amlodipine. Telmisartan belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. It is used to lower the chances of stroke, heart attack, and death. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's is available in the form of oral tablets. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's with or without food once a time in a day, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's can cause side effects primarily peripheral oedema (swelling in legs and arms), a common cold, backache, diarrhoea, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, rashes, and weakness. Most of these side effects of Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's, let your doctor know if you have hypersensitivity like anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction which includes rashes, low pulse, and shock) or angioedema (swelling under the skin mostly swelling occurs in the face, tongue, abdomen, legs and arms). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should discontinue this Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's because it can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. Please do not stop taking Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's on your own, as it may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the condition. Do not consume alcohol with Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Uses of Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's

High blood pressure (hypertension)

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Medicinal Benefits

Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's lowers blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's consists of two medicines, namely: Telmisartan and Amlodipine. Telmisartan belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. It reduces the chances of stroke, heart attack, and death. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's

  • Peripheral oedema (swelling in legs and arms)
  • Common cold
  • Backache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Rashes
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. If you are known to be allergic to Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's or have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration, please inform your doctor beforehand. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. It is advised to complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
TelmisartanAliskiren
Critical

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Using Telmitos-AM Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telmitos-AM Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
TelmisartanAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Co-administration of Aliskiren with Telmitos-AM Tablet can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telmitos-AM Tablet with Aliskiren can possibly lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineMitotane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Using Telmitos-AM Tablet and mitotane together may drastically lower Telmitos-AM Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Telmitos-AM Tablet with mitotane can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Telmitos-AM Tablet may drastically lower Telmitos-AM Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Telmitos-AM Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Coadministration of Telmitos-AM Tablet and carbamazepine together may significantly reduce Telmitos-AM Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Telmitos-AM Tablet with carbamazepine, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Using Telmitos-AM Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Telmitos-AM Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Telmitos-AM Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Using Telmitos-AM Tablet and primidone together may lower Telmitos-AM Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Telmitos-AM Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineLemborexant
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Coadministration of lemborexant and Telmitos-AM Tablet may increase the blood levels of lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Telmitos-AM Tablet with Lemborexant can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abnormal sleep patterns, worsening of depression, changes in heartbeat, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineSimvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Taking simvastatin with Telmitos-AM Tablet may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Telmitos-AM Tablet with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telmitos-AM Tablet:
Co-administration of Telmitos-AM Tablet can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Telmitos-AM Tablet and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telmitos-AM Tablet with potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements while being treated with Telmitos-AM Tablet.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALISKIREN
  • RAMIPRIL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LITHIUM
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • TACROLIMUS

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Keep a check on your daily blood pressure, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor. A low salt/sodium diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Telmitos-AM Tablet 15's for effective results.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

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