Telmisartan and Amlodipine Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Telmisartan and Amlodipine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Telmisartan and Amlodipine

Pronunciation : tel-mi-SAR-tan, am-LOE-di-peen BES-i-late

Brand Names or Trade Names of Telmisartan and Amlodipine

International :

Twynsta

Why is Telmisartan and Amlodipine Prescribed? (Indications)

This combination medication contains calcium channel blocker and angiotensin II receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure. It relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

When should Telmisartan and Amlodipine not be taken? (Contraindications)

♦Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity. It should not be co-administered with aliskiren.

What is the dosage of Telmisartan and Amlodipine?

PO- The maximum recommended dose is 80/10 mg once daily.

How should Telmisartan and Amlodipine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Telmisartan and Amlodipine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, gallbladder, liver, or kidney problems; high blood potassium levels, low blood pressure, blood vessel problems, stroke or heart attack, diabetes, low blood volume, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and getup slowly from bed while taking this medication.

• Monitor blood pressure, liver and kidney function, and blood electrolyte levels regularly while taking this medication.

♦Patient may develop with heart attack, chest pain and low blood pressure.