Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg

About Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg

Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Used when blood pressure is not controlled by amlodipine or telmisartan alone
• Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack in hypertensive patients

Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg Benefits

• Combines two blood pressure lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Improves adherence with a single daily dose instead of two separate tablets
• Provides steady 24 hour blood pressure control
• Lowers the dose of each individual drug needed, reducing side effects

What Experts Say

Physicians combine amlodipine and telmisartan when a single antihypertensive agent fails to bring blood pressure to target. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessel walls by blocking calcium channels, while telmisartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, so the two drugs lower pressure through separate pathways rather than duplicating one mechanism.

This dual mechanism means the combination often controls blood pressure at lower individual doses than either drug alone would require. Lower doses generally translate into fewer dose dependent side effects, such as ankle swelling from amlodipine or dizziness from excessive blood pressure lowering.

Regular blood pressure and kidney function monitoring is recommended during long term use, since ARBs can affect potassium and creatinine levels, particularly in patients with pre-existing kidney disease. Doctors typically titrate the dose gradually and review response after two to four weeks of therapy.

Drug Class

• Calcium Channel Blocker (Amlodipine)
• Angiotensin Receptor Blocker / ARB (Telmisartan)

Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg formula

• Amlodipine + Telmisartan

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg?

• Take one tablet daily, with or without food, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not stop taking suddenly without consulting your doctor
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Sparing Diuretics: May increase potassium levels when combined with telmisartan
• NSAIDs: May reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function
• Lithium: ARBs can raise lithium levels, increasing toxicity risk
• Simvastatin: Amlodipine can raise simvastatin levels, increasing muscle related side effect risk
• Other Antihypertensives: Additive blood pressure lowering effect, may need dose adjustment

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimester, due to risk of fetal harm
• Kidney Disease: Use with caution and monitor kidney function and potassium levels
• Low Blood Pressure: May cause excessive blood pressure drop, especially in volume depleted patients
• Liver Impairment: Use with caution in patients with bile duct obstruction or severe liver disease
• Elderly Patients: May be more sensitive to the blood pressure lowering effects

Am-Telsan Tablet 5mg / 40mg Side Effects

• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Flushing
• Low blood pressure
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms
• Nausea
• Raised potassium levels

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablet in its original blister pack away from moisture
• Protect from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children