Telvas H 80/12.5 Tablet

Composition:

• Telmisartan (80mg) – Relaxes blood vessels.

• Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg) – Diuretic (“water pill”) that reduces fluid retention.

Uses:

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single drug isn’t effective.

Key Benefits:

• Lowers blood pressure, reducing risks of heart attack, stroke, or kidney damage.

• Works long-term; must be taken regularly even if asymptomatic.

Dosage & Administration:

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

• Avoid taking within 4 hours of bedtime (to prevent nighttime urination).

• Do not stop abruptly without consulting your doctor.

Common Side Effects:

• Dizziness, fatigue, nausea.

• Frequent urination (expected due to diuretic effect).

• Low magnesium levels (monitor if symptoms like muscle cramps occur).

Warnings:

• Avoid alcohol (may worsen dizziness or lower BP further).

• Unsafe in pregnancy – Risk of harm to the fetus.

• Breastfeeding: Not recommended (potential risk to infant).

• Kidney/Liver Disease: Use with caution; dose adjustment may be needed.

• Driving: May cause drowsiness/dizziness – avoid if affected.

Contraindications:

• Severe kidney disease (avoid if on dialysis).

• Do not use potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless prescribed.

Missed Dose:

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

Note: This is a summary. Always follow your doctor’s advice and read the leaflet provided with the medication. Report persistent side effects or concerns.