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Marketer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Telmisartan (80mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, and sinusitis. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Uses of Telma-AM H Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of Telma-AM H Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Telma-AM H Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Telma-AM H
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Peripheral edema
- Flu-like symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Visual disturbance
How to use Telma-AM H Tablet
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. Telma-AM H 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Telma-AM H Tablet works
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma-AM H 80 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Telma-AM H Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Telma-AM H 80 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Telma-AM H 80 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Use of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
Having high blood pressure of 95/180, with severe headache Dear Sir, Need urgent reply
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Take tab telma AM one tab now and consult with MD physician in near by hospital at the earliest.
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Pulse pressure is above 60 in the evening. Systolic and diastolic in the evening are around 150 and 85 respectively. Taking Ramipril 5 mg in the morning and evening. In the morning, systolic is around 130 and diastolic around 80.
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Goal is to keep BP below 130/80U can take telma AM in the morning n ramipril 5in the evening.
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Sir I have high blood pressure around 150/110.i am using metocard am and telma h 80 .is it suitable for me?
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Seems fine hows your kidney function
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What would be alternative for this medicine for same salt composition of some lower price. Name of the medicine -- ( Telmisartan 40 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets USP
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Telma h 40/12.5
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I have been advised Telma 20 for my BP range 140/90, however of late it is coming 150/110. My doctor advice Telma 40. Or should I take Cilacar 10.
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
take telma h 40
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Kindly Refer my attached reports. I am having high BP 150-90 and taking TelmiKind 80 for quite some time now. Please advice if I have to worry about anything from the reports and where should I consult.
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Can increase medicine to telma ct 80 as BP must remain below 140/80
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High blood pressure around 201/119 headache and stomach pain Dr can u help urgently I have given her telma h
Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty
Physician
Telma H will not helpTake her to a hospitalPatient has to be monitoredTab Dipin 5mg 2 times a dayTake only if hospital unavailable
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Raised blood pressure 150 100 taking telma-80 od
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Need to do regularly light exercises and walk besides medicine and restrict salt intake
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User feedback
Patients taking Telma-AM H 80 Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Telma-AM H Tablet for?
Hypertension *
100%
*
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Excellent
33%
What were the side-effects while using Telma-AM H 80 Tablet?
Headache
29%
Ankle swellin*
14%
Sleepiness
14%
Fatigue
14%
Flushing (sen*
14%
*
Ankle swelling, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How do you take Telma-AM H Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Telma-AM H 80 Tablet on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
FAQs
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can I feel dizzy after taking Telma-AM H 80 Tablet?
Yes, the use of Telma-AM H 80 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Can I use Telma-AM H 80 Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Telma-AM H 80 Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. It can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while taking Telma-AM H 80 Tablet, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. The doctor might suggest other ways to lower blood pressure.
What lifestyle changes should I make while using Telma-AM H 80 Tablet?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Telma-AM H 80 Tablet. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce your risk of heart attack.
Can I stop taking Telma-AM H 80 Tablet if I feel well?
No, keep using Telma-AM H 80 Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Telma-AM H 80 Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
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References
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Telmisartan+Amlodipine. Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Telmisartan. Bracknell, Berkshire: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited; 1998 [revised Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer; 2011. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Hydrochlorothiazide. Morgantown, West Virginia: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2011. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Telmisartan, Amlodipine & Hydrochlorothiazide [Package Insert]. Powai, Mumbai: Sanofi India Limited; 2020. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Telma-AM H 80 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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