Telma AM 80/5 Tablet is a combination anti-hypertensive medicine, prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains two active ingredients, Telmisartan and Amlodipine, which work through different mechanisms to effectively lower blood pressure. This combination is typically prescribed when either Telmisartan or Amlodipine alone does not provide adequate control of blood pressure.

If left untreated, high blood pressure damage key organs like the brain, heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. This damage can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, kidney failure, vision loss, and other complications. By effectively reducing blood pressure, Telma AM 80/5 helps prevent these potentially life-threatening events, including cardiovascular diseases, kidney damage, and vision problems.

The main uses of Telma AM 80 Tablet include:

• Managing high blood pressure (hypertension).

• Reducing the risk of serious cardiovascular events (such as strokes, heart attacks and heart failure), kidney damage, and vision problems.

How Telma AM 80 Tablet works:

Telma AM 80 Tablet contains two active ingredients: Telmisartan and Amlodipine, which work together to lower blood pressure.

Telmisartan belongs to a class of medicines known as ‘angiotensin II receptor antagonist’, which blocks a hormone (angiotensin II) that tightens blood vessels. This helps the vessels relax and widen, making it easier for blood to flow and reducing pressure on the heart.

On the other hand, Amlodipine belongs to a class of medication called ‘Calcium Channel Blockers’, which stops calcium from entering the muscles of the heart and blood vessels. Without calcium, these muscles stay relaxed, allowing blood to flow more easily and lowering blood pressure.

Dosage of Telma AM 80 Tablet:

• Usage Direction

Take Telma AM 80 Tablet strictly according to the prescribed dose and time, as directed by your doctor. It is important to swallow Telma AM 80 Tablet whole without chewing, crushing or breaking it, especially at the same time every day. Do not stop or change the dosage of Telma AM 80 without consulting your doctor, as this may prevent you from achieving the desired results. If you are unsure about the method of administration of Telma AM 80, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

• Missed Dose

In case you missed a dose of Telma AM 80 Tablet, take it as soon as it is remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose of Telma AM 80, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing plan. Avoid taking a double dose of Telma AM 80 to make up for a missed one.

• Overdose

If you accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Telma AM 80 Tablet, it can cause serious side effects, including hypotension (low blood pressure). In such cases, seek medical help right away. To quickly manage low blood pressure: lie down, elevate legs, stay calm, take electrolytes or salty food, and avoid sudden movements.

Contraindications of Telma AM 80 Tablet:

Do not take Telma AM 80 Tablet if you are allergic or hypersensitive to telmisartan, amlodipine, or any of the ingredients in this medication. Telma AM 80 Tablet should also be avoided if you have biliary obstruction (blocked bile duct), cardiogenic shock or severe aortic stenosis, severe liver disease, diabetes or kidney problems and are taking aliskiren (another blood pressure medicine).

Precautions & Warnings of Telma AM 80 Tablet:

Before you start taking Telma AM 80 Tablets, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, heart disease, recently experienced severe diarrhoea or vomiting, diagnosed with primary aldosteronism (also called hyperaldosteronism), diabetes, high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia) or you are intolerant to fructose or sorbitol.

Telma AM 80 Tablet may lead to certain side effects, which are generally mild and usually disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if these effects persist, you should consult your doctor. Common side effects of Telma AM 80 Tablet may include lightheadedness, dizziness, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting. In some cases, more serious side effects such as welling of hands, ankles or feet, tiredness, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands or feet, pins and needles, loss of taste, tremors, slow heart beat, palpitations, low blood pressure, flushed or pale skin, etc. may occur which require immediate medical attention.

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