Telmiride H Tablet

Composition of Telmiride H Tablet

Telmiride H Tablet contains Telmisartan 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + Thiazide diuretic class of medicines.

Uses of Telmiride H Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• especially when single-drug therapy is not adequate; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events by controlling blood pressure.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Provides better BP control than monotherapy
• Helps reduce risk of stroke/heart attack with BP control
• Reduces fluid overload via diuretic action
• Once-daily convenient dosing

How Telmiride H Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II action, lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that increases urine output to reduce fluid volume and vascular resistance, further lowering blood pressure.

How to take Telmiride H Tablet

Take as directed by physician, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow with water. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes is advised; 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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Telmiride H Tablet

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

• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• increased urination
• nausea
• low blood pressure
• electrolyte imbalance (low potassium/low sodium)
• increased uric acid
• muscle cramps

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 Telmiride H Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy; stop and consult doctor if pregnancy occurs. Use with caution in kidney or liver disease, dehydration, low sodium/potassium, gout, diabetes, or history of angioedema. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Periodic monitoring of serum creatinine, potassium, sodium, uric acid and blood glucose may be needed. Maintain adequate hydration; excessive sweating/diarrhea/vomiting can increase risk of low BP and kidney problems.

Do not take Telmiride H 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 who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (higher risk of kidney impairment/hyperkalemia; avoid in diabetes with aliskiren), potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (hyperkalemia risk), NSAIDs (reduced effect and kidney risk), lithium (toxicity risk), other antihypertensives (additive hypotension), diuretics or laxatives (electrolyte imbalance), antidiabetic medicines (may need dose adjustment), corticosteroids (may worsen potassium loss)

How to store Telmiride H Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Telmiride H Tablet

Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one. Weigh yourself at the same time each day if you have heart failure, and report a rapid gain. Do not add extra salt, and ask before using a potassium-based salt substitute.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

UNISON PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + Thiazide diuretic