Telmisartan 40 mg & Indapamide 1.5 mg Tablets
Telmisartan & Indapamide is prescribed for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adult patients.
Telmisartan & Indapamide Uses :-
Telmisartan & Indapamide is an antihypertensive medicine. Telmisartan & Indapamide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Telmisartan & Indapamide is a combination of two medicines (Telmisartan and Indapamide). By reducing high blood pressure it also reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease and edema (fluid retention).
Telmisartan & Indapamide Brand Name :-
Telmisartan & Indapamide Classification :-
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Drug Name : Telmisartan & Indapamide.
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).
Telmisartan & Indapamide Dosage :-
Telmisartan & Indapamide is a prescription medicine. Telmisartan & Indapamide is a oral administration only and take Telmisartan & Indapamide as directed by your doctor.
Telmisartan & Indapamide can be taken with or without food, and should be swallowed whole and tablets must not be split, crushed, or chewed before swallowing.
Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor and never self-medicate or change the dosage without a doctor's advice.
Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Telmisartan & Indapamide on regular schedule.
Always take Telmisartan & Indapamide as prescribed, even if you feel well or your high blood pressure levels are controlled. Do not stop taking Telmisartan & Indapamide without your doctor's advice, otherwise your high blood pressure level may increase again. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor.
Complete the course of Telmisartan & Indapamide and do not stop taking Telmisartan & Indapamide without consulting a doctor.
Telmisartan & Indapamide Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Telmisartan & Indapamide can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects. Telmisartan & Indapamide is a safe medicine although it may have some common side effects such as :
• Diarrhoea,
• Stomach pain,
• Constipation,
• Dizziness,
• Back pain,
• Weakness,
• Indigestion,
• Peripheral oedema,
• Sore throat.
If you experience any of these side effects or any other side effects. If these side effects bother you too much or persist for a long time, consult your doctor.
How Telmisartan & Indapamide Works :- Telmisartan & Indapamide.
• Telmisartan : Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker. Which controls blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin which is responsible for the increase in blood pressure.
• Indapamide : Indapamide is a diuretic. Indapamide lowers blood pressure by removing water and salt from the body through urine, thereby controlling blood pressure. Indapamide improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels.
Thus, Telmisartan & Indapamide treats high blood pressure (hypertension).
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Avoid taking Telmisartan & Indapamide if you are allergic to telmisartan & indapamide. Allergy to penicillin or sulfa drugs Tell your doctor before taking Telmisartan & Indapamides.
• Before taking Telmisartan & Indapamide, tell your doctor if you have: kidney failure, liver disease, glaucoma, high or low levels of magnesium or potassium in the blood, diabetes, lupus (autoimmune disease), allergies, or asthma.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide should not be used by people who have low blood pressure, have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and women who are breastfeeding.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide should be used with caution in patients with diabetes.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide is also contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden interruption of blood flow to the heart) and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).
• Telmisartan & Indapamide are not recommended for use in pregnancy because telmisartan may harm your developing fetus. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Telmisartan & Indapamide.
• Before starting Telmisartan & Indapamide, you must stop breastfeeding or do not take Telmisartan & Indapamide while breastfeeding.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide may be combined with other anti-hypertensive medicines (aliskiren), anti-diabetic medicines (acarbose), medicines used for heart disease (amiodarone), antiallergic medicines (phenylephrine), dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pain-relieving medicines (paracetamol ).
• Telmisartan & Indapamide may interact with food and drinks containing high potassium.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide may interact with high potassium-containing food and drinks. Also, alcohol should not be consumed while taking Telmisartan & Indapamide.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide may cause fetal damage and can affect the unborn baby (fetus). Please consult your doctor before taking Telmisartan & Indapamide if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide is known to pass breast milk, but, its effect on the baby is not known. So, before breastfeeding, let your doctor know about this.
• Drive with caution, Telmisartan & Indapamide usually causes dizziness and affects driving ability. Drive carefully and driving ability is affected.
• Telmisartan & Indapamide is not recommended in children younger than 18 years of age.
FAQs :-
• What is Telmisartan & Indapamide?
Telmisartan angiotensin II receptor blockers) and indapamide (diuretics). Telmisartan & Indapamide is used for the treatment high blood pressure (hypertension).
• How should Telmisartan & Indapamide be Taken?
Telmisartan & Indapamide can be taken with food or without food. Always try to take Telmisartan & Indapamide on regular schedule. Always take Telmisartan & Indapamide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Telmisartan & Indapamide without your doctor's advice.
• What are the side effects of Telmisartan & Indapamide?
Telmisartan & Indapamide can cause some side effects such as, diarrhoea, stomach pain, sonstipation, dizziness, back pain, weakness, indigestion, peripheral oedema, sore throat and cough. Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time.
• What if I forget to take Telmisartan & Indapamide?
If you miss a dose of Telmisartan & Indapamide, take Telmisartan & Indapamide as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Telmisartan & Indapamide on regular schedule.