Telminorm Am 40/5

Composition of Telminorm Am 40/5

Telminorm Am 40/5 contains Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg).

Uses of Telminorm Am 40/5

Telminorm AM 40/5 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

How Telminorm Am 40/5 works

Telminorm AM 40/5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and Amlodipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Together, they lower blood pressure effectively.

How to take Telminorm Am 40/5

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telminorm AM 40/5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Take the missed dose of Telminorm Am 40/5 as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Telminorm Am 40/5 than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Telminorm Am 40/5

Most side effects of Telminorm Am 40/5 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sleepiness Ankle swelling Headache Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk) Dizziness Tiredness Palpitations Stomach upset Increased potassium level in blood

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 Telminorm Am 40/5

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Telminorm Am 40/5. Some combinations can change how Telminorm Am 40/5 works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Telminorm Am 40/5

Store Telminorm Am 40/5 below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Telminorm Am 40/5

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Telminorm AM 40/5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.</li> <li><div>Telminorm AM 40/5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.</div></li> <li>It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. </li> <li><div>Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.</div></li> <li>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.</li> <li><div>Do not take Telminorm AM 40/5 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`