Telpres AM 80 Tablet – Summary

Composition & Use

• Contains Telmisartan (ARB) + Amlodipine (CCB).

• Used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) by relaxing blood vessels and improving heart efficiency.

Key Benefits

• Reduces risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage by controlling blood pressure.

• Works long-term; may not show immediate symptoms relief.

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.

Side Effects

Common:

• Swelling (ankles/feet), headache, dizziness, tiredness, upset stomach, sleepiness.
  Serious (rare):

• Sudden drop in blood pressure, severe dizziness.

Safety Advice

• Avoid alcohol (increases dizziness).

• Unsafe in pregnancy (risk to fetus).

• Breastfeeding: Likely safe (consult doctor).

• Driving/Operating Machinery: May impair focus; avoid if drowsy/dizzy.

• Kidney/Liver Disease:

  • Safe for kidneys (no dose adjustment).

  • Use cautiously in liver disease (dose may need adjustment).

Lifestyle Tips

• Follow a low-salt, low-fat diet.

• Exercise regularly, avoid smoking.

• Monitor blood pressure routinely.

Missed Dose?

• Take as soon as remembered, but skip if close to the next dose. Do not double dose.

Warning

• Regular blood tests (kidney/liver function) may be needed.

• Inform your doctor if you experience extreme fatigue, irregular heartbeat, or swelling.

Always follow your doctor’s prescription and never self-adjust the dose.