TELGARD AM TABLET

Description

Telgard-AM Tablet is a fixed-dose combination antihypertensive medicine manufactured by Cipla Ltd. It contains two active ingredients: Telmisartan (40mg) and Amlodipine (5mg). This combination is highly effective in controlling high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients where a single medicine is not sufficient.

How It Works

• Telmisartan (40mg): An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II, thereby lowering blood pressure.

• Amlodipine (5mg): A calcium channel blocker (CCB) that prevents calcium from entering the heart and blood vessel walls, resulting in smoother blood flow and reduced workload on the heart.

• Together, they work synergistically to provide better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.

Medical Uses

• Treatment of essential hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Helps reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure

• Beneficial in patients with associated risk factors like diabetes, obesity, or kidney disease

• Provides added protection for heart and kidneys

Benefits

• Dual mechanism for stronger blood pressure reduction

• Reduces risk of long-term cardiovascular complications

• Suitable for patients not controlled with single-drug therapy

• Once-daily dosing ensures convenience and compliance

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, headache, fatigue

• Swelling in ankles or feet (edema) due to Amlodipine

• Flushing or palpitations

• Low blood pressure (hypotension)

• Rare: High potassium levels, kidney function changes

Warnings & Precautions

• Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels regularly

• Use with caution in patients with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disorders

• Limit alcohol intake as it may enhance dizziness and low BP effects

• Lifestyle modifications like low-salt diet, exercise, and weight control further improve results