Telpres AM 40 Tablet

Composition: Telmisartan (ARB) + Amlodipine (CCB)
Use: Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Benefits:

• Relaxes blood vessels, improves heart efficiency.

• Reduces risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage.

Dosage & Administration

• Take once daily, with or without food, at a fixed time.

• Swallow whole; do not crush/chew.

• Do not stop abruptly without consulting your doctor.

Key Side Effects

• Swelling (ankles/feet), headache, dizziness, sleepiness, upset stomach.

• Rare: Sudden blood pressure drop.

Safety Advice

• Avoid alcohol (increases dizziness/low BP risk).

• Pregnancy: Unsafe (risk to fetus).

• Breastfeeding: Likely safe (limited data).

• Driving: Caution advised (may cause drowsiness/dizziness).

• Kidney/Liver:

  • Safe in kidney disease (no dose adjustment).

  • Use cautiously in liver disease (monitor/dose adjustment may be needed).

Missed Dose?

• Take ASAP if remembered. Skip if close to next dose. Do not double dose.

Lifestyle Tips

• Reduce salt/fat intake, exercise regularly, avoid smoking.

• Monitor BP as advised by your doctor.

Note: Always follow your doctor’s prescription and report persistent side effects. This combo therapy works long-term, even if symptoms aren’t immediately noticeable.