Telmitan Plus 4012.5mg+40mg
Rx- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (14 Tablet)
৳ 12.50/unit
Pack: ৳ 175
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At a glance
Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan combination is used for the treatment of hypertension to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
Indications
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) - to lower blood pressure
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Initial: Telmisartan 80 mg + HCTZ 12.5 mg once daily (in patients not adequately controlled on telmisartan 80 mg monotherapy or controlled on HCTZ 25 mg but experiencing hypokalemia)
- May titrate up to 160 mg + 25 mg as needed
- Max: Telmisartan 160 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily
Hepatic Impairment: Initiate with low dose; titrate slowly; monitor
Renal Dose: No dose adjustment necessary; hemodialysis patients are more susceptible to hypotension
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Sinus inflammation
- Flu-like symptoms
- Upper respiratory tract infection
Others: Drowsiness, flushing, back pain, stomach pain, allergy, fever, leg pain, chest pain, insomnia, dry mouth, elevated liver enzymes, leg cramps, myalgia, dermatitis, weakness, gastric irritation, photosensitivity, urticaria
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan may decrease alertness, affect vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy; do not drive if these symptoms occur
- May cause dehydration; drink plenty of fluids; inform doctor if extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness develops
- May cause dizziness; get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position
- Not safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Tell doctor about medical history: kidney disease, liver disease, bile duct blockage, dehydration, mineral imbalance, gout, lupus
- If diabetic, monitor blood sugar regularly
- Consult doctor before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium