About telmisartan amlodipine
Angiotensin receptor blocker and calcium-channel blocker
Used for
- High blood pressure when one medicine alone does not control it
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily, adjusted according to blood pressure and previous treatment.
Common side effects
- Swelling of ankles or feet
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Headache
- Flushing
Important warnings
- May cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially with dehydration.
- Can worsen kidney function or raise potassium; monitoring may be needed.
- Avoid during pregnancy; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs.
- Use caution with severe liver disease or narrowing of the aortic valve.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; telmisartan can harm or cause death to a developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended, especially for newborn or premature infants; alternatives may be preferred.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing medicines can raise potassium.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, may impair kidney function and blood-pressure control.
- Other blood-pressure medicines can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.