Prescription Required.Why?
High blood pressure (hypertension)
To reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy (thickening of the heart muscle)
This combination medication works by relaxing blood vessels and lowering your heart rate, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the effects of a hormone that narrows blood vessels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.
The dosage will vary depending on your medical condition and response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Take this medication by mouth, usually once a day, with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Swallow them whole.
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Swelling of the ankles and feet
Cough
Runny nose
Muscle pain
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor about alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
This medication may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
This medication is not recommended for pregnant women. It can harm an unborn baby. This medication passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of breastfeeding while taking this medication.
This medication is not recommended for children.
This medication can be harmful to people with kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems.
This medication can be harmful to people with liver problems. Tell your doctor if you have any liver problems.
https://www.medicinenet.com/telmisartan_and_amlodipine/article.htm
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/telmisartan-and-amlodipine.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure-treatment/art-20046305
