Amlodipine And Telmisartan

Therapeutic Group

Angiotensin-ii Antagonists, Combinations

Indication Dosage

Hypertension Not Adequately Controlled By Telmisartan Alone: 

  • Adults: 1 Tab Daily Using The Strength As Clinically Appropriate. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 40 /5mg: telmisartan 40mg, Amlodipine Besylate 5mg,
  • Tab 40 /10mg: telmisartan 40mg, Amlodipine Besylate 10mg
  • Tab 80 /5mg: telmisartan 80mg, Amlodipine Besylate 5mg.
  • Tab 80 /10mg: Telmisartan 80mg, Amlodipine Besylate 10mg

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Angiotensin II Antagonist
  • Calcium Antagonist

Contra Indications

  • Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Hypersensitivity To Dihydropyridines, Cholestasis & Biliary Obstructive Disorders, Severe Hepatic Impairment, Refractory Hypokalaemia, Hypercalcaemia.

Precautions

  • Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Hypersensitivity To Dihydropyridines, Cholestasis & Biliary Obstructive Disorders, Severe Hepatic Impairment, Refractory Hypokalaemia, Hypercalcaemia.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Oedema
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Flushing And Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Gingival Hyperplasia
  • Alopecia
  • Pruritus
  • Angioedema
  • Palpitations
  • Dyspnoea
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Asthenia
  • Somnolence
  • Altered Bowel Habit
  • Diarrhoea
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Pancreatitis
  • Mood Changes
  • Dry Mouth
  • Increased Micturition
  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Impotence
  • Sweating
  • Syncope
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Vasculitis
  • Visual Disturbances
  • Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Influenza-like Symptoms
  • Pain
  • Chest Pain