About telmisartan + amlodepine besylate
Angiotensin receptor blocker and calcium channel blocker
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; dose is adjusted to blood pressure and tolerability.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
Important warnings
- May cause low blood pressure, especially with dehydration.
- Can worsen kidney function or raise potassium.
- Avoid during pregnancy; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs.
- Use caution with severe liver disease or aortic narrowing.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; telmisartan can harm or cause death to a developing baby, particularly later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding information is limited; treatment choice should account for infant age and clinical need.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines may raise potassium.
- NSAIDs may impair kidney function and reduce blood pressure control.
- Lithium levels may increase.
- 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.