Telpres-MT 50 Tablet PR

Composition: Telmisartan + Metoprolol Succinate
Use: Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) to prevent heart attack, stroke, and kidney complications.

Key Benefits:

• Lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing heart strain.

• Improves long-term heart health (asymptomatic benefits; must be taken regularly).

Dosage & Administration:

• Take once daily with food at a fixed time.

• Do not stop abruptly even if symptoms improve.

• Missed dose: Take ASAP; skip if close to next dose.

Side Effects:

• Common: Dizziness, headache, weakness, nausea, low BP, high potassium.

• Serious: Slow heart rate, fainting, breathlessness (report to doctor).

Precautions:

• Avoid: Potassium-rich foods/supplements, alcohol.

• Caution: Rise slowly to prevent dizziness; avoid driving if drowsy.

• Monitoring: Regular BP, kidney function, electrolytes.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy: Unsafe (risk to fetus).

• Liver disease: Use with dose adjustment.

• Kidney disease: Safe (no dose change needed).

Mechanism:

• Telmisartan (ARB): Blocks blood vessel tightening.

• Metoprolol (Beta-blocker): Slows heart rate & reduces BP.

Note: Inform your doctor about all medications, especially other BP/heart drugs.

Lifestyle Tip: Combine with exercise, weight management, and a low-salt diet for better results.