About Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg
A combination tablet that pairs amlodipine with telmisartan for stronger blood pressure control.
Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg Uses
- High blood pressure not fully controlled on a single medicine
- Combination therapy when both a calcium channel blocker and an angiotensin receptor blocker are needed
- Long term cardiovascular risk reduction alongside lifestyle changes
Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg Benefits
- Two complementary blood pressure mechanisms in a single once daily tablet
- Often achieves better blood pressure control than either medicine used alone
- A simpler treatment routine replaces what would otherwise be two separate tablets
- Steady, long acting effect supports consistent 24 hour blood pressure control
What Experts Say
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls by limiting calcium entry into muscle cells, which widens the vessels and lowers resistance to blood flow throughout the body over several hours after each daily dose is absorbed.
Telmisartan works differently, by blocking angiotensin two receptors so blood vessels do not narrow as strongly. Combining the two targets blood pressure through separate pathways and mechanisms, which often lowers pressure more than increasing the dose of a single medicine on its own would ever achieve alone.
Because amlodipine can cause ankle swelling on its own, pairing it with telmisartan sometimes reduces this side effect compared to a higher dose of amlodipine alone. Regular blood pressure checks confirm whether the combination is achieving the target range set by the treating doctor at each follow up visit and review.
Drug Class
- Calcium channel blocker combined with an angiotensin receptor blocker
- Fixed dose antihypertensive combination
Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg Uses in Urdu
- ہائی بلڈ پریشر جو ایک دوا سے مکمل قابو میں نہ آئے اس میں استعمال ہوتی ہے
- دو مختلف طریقوں سے بلڈ پریشر کم کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے
- دل اور خون کی نالیوں پر دباؤ کم کرتی ہے
- روزانہ ایک گولی سے طویل مدتی بلڈ پریشر کنٹرول ممکن بناتی ہے
Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg formula
How to use Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg?
- One tablet daily at the same time each day is the usual adult dose
- It can be taken with or without food based on personal routine
- Home blood pressure monitoring helps track response between doctor visits
- This tablet is continued as prescribed even after blood pressure improves, unless a doctor advises a change
Drug Interactions
- ACE inhibitors: Combining these with this tablet raises the risk of high potassium and kidney strain
- Potassium sparing diuretics: Increases the risk of dangerously high blood potassium
- Simvastatin: Amlodipine can raise simvastatin levels, so a dose limit on simvastatin is often applied
- NSAIDs: Regular painkiller use can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: This combination is avoided during pregnancy due to the telmisartan component
- Low blood pressure: Combining two blood pressure lowering mechanisms raises the risk of dizziness or fainting, especially at the start of treatment
- Kidney function: Existing kidney disease needs closer monitoring on this combination
- Liver disease: Significant liver impairment needs dose caution, particularly for the amlodipine component
- Ankle swelling: A known amlodipine effect that some patients notice more in warm weather
Tasmi AM Tablet 5mg/40mg Side Effects
- Ankle or leg swelling
- Dizziness
- Flushing or a warm sensation in the face
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Mild rise in blood potassium on lab tests
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as facial swelling or breathing difficulty, need emergency care
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct heat and sunlight
- Keep the strip in its original packaging until use
- Protect from moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
