Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg

About Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg

Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg Uses

• High blood pressure not controlled by a single medicine
• Long term blood pressure management in adults
• Reducing cardiovascular risk in people with hypertension

Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg Benefits

• Controls blood pressure through two complementary mechanisms
• Once daily dosing supports easier long term use
• May reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels over time
• Convenient option for patients already stable on both ingredients separately

What Experts Say

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes and widens blood vessels by slowing calcium entry into smooth muscle cells lining the arteries. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that stops a hormone called angiotensin two from narrowing blood vessels and raising blood pressure further.

Combining the two gives complementary blood pressure control through two separate pathways acting at the same time, which often works better than raising the dose of a single medicine alone. Telmisartan also has a long half life of about twenty four hours, which supports steady once daily blood pressure control throughout the day.

This fixed dose combination is generally reserved for patients whose blood pressure is not controlled well on one medicine by itself. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and potassium levels helps doctors confirm the combination continues working safely for each individual patient.

Drug Class

• Calcium Channel Blocker (Amlodipine)
• Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (Telmisartan)

Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg formula

• Amlodipine + Telmisartan

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg?

• Take Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg once daily at the same time each day.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• Take a missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is close to the next dose.

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Combining raises the risk of dangerously high potassium levels.
• NSAIDs: Regular use can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and strain the kidneys.
• Simvastatin: Amlodipine can raise simvastatin levels, so dose limits apply.
• Lithium: Blood levels of lithium may rise, increasing toxicity risk.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combined use with ACE inhibitors or other antihypertensives can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Telmisartan can harm an unborn baby, especially in the second and third trimester, so this medicine must be stopped if pregnancy is confirmed.
• Low Blood Pressure: May cause dizziness or fainting, especially after the first few doses.
• Kidney Function: Requires monitoring in patients with kidney disease or renal artery narrowing.
• High Potassium: Telmisartan can raise blood potassium levels, which needs monitoring in at risk patients.
• Liver Impairment: Use with caution in patients with liver disease, as amlodipine clearance may be reduced.

Am-Telsan Tablets 10 mg / 80 mg Side Effects

• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing or warmth in the face
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure with lightheadedness (serious)
• Fast or irregular heartbeat (serious)
• Signs of high potassium such as muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (serious)
• Swelling of the face, lips or throat suggesting an allergic reaction (serious)

Storage Conditions

• Store below thirty degrees Celsius away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep tablets in their original blister strip until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.