Tellzy Am Tablet

Composition of Tellzy Am Tablet

Tellzy Am Tablet contains Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + Calcium channel blocker (DHP-CCB) class of medicines.

Uses of Tellzy Am Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• especially when single-drug therapy is inadequate; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events associated with uncontrolled BP.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Provides better BP control than single drug
• Reduces risk of stroke/heart attack related to hypertension
• Once-daily convenient dosing
• Improves vascular relaxation and blood flow

How Tellzy Am Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II, lowering blood pressure. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that reduces calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, causing vasodilation and further BP reduction.

How to take Tellzy Am Tablet

Take by mouth as directed by the physician, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow tablet with water. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Tellzy-AM Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. It can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tellzy Am Tablet

Most side effects of Tellzy Am are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• dizziness
• headache
• ankle swelling (edema)
• flushing
• tiredness
• palpitations
• low blood pressure
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tellzy Am Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause dizziness/low BP especially after first dose—use caution when driving. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and potassium, particularly in elderly, dehydrated patients or those with kidney disease. Risk of hyperkalemia with ARBs; avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless advised. Use caution in liver impairment (amlodipine) and in heart failure/aortic stenosis. Not recommended in pregnancy; avoid in breastfeeding unless advised by doctor.

Do not take Tellzy Am if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone), other antihypertensives/diuretics (additive hypotension), NSAIDs (reduced effect/renal risk), lithium (increased levels/toxicity), aliskiren (avoid especially in diabetes/renal impairment), ACE inhibitors (increased renal/hyperkalemia risk), grapefruit juice (may increase amlodipine effect), strong CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers (affect amlodipine), simvastatin (limit dose with amlodipine)

How to store Tellzy Am Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Tellzy Am Tablet

Tellzy-AM Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone. Tellzy-AM Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Do not take Tellzy-AM Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + Calcium channel blocker (DHP-CCB)