Telx AM 40/5 Tablet
Salt Composition
S-Amlodipine (5mg) + Telmisartan (40mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Telx AM 40/5 Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
You can take Telx AM 40/5 Tablet at any time of day with or without food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Telx AM 40/5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
dizziness or sleepiness lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up ankle or foot swelling nausea taste change diarrhea upset stomach headache weakness numbness of extremities flushing tiredness
Alcohol Warning
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
Breastfeeding Warning
Do not take Telx AM 40/5 Tablet if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Do not take Telx AM 40/5 Tablet if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
How it works
Telx AM 40/5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: S-Amlodipine and Telmisartan which lower blood pressure effectively. S-Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Quick Tips
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Do not take Telx AM 40/5 Tablet if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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