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Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet


Product introduction

Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet should be taken with food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Telma ACT Tablet

Benefits of Telma ACT Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Telma ACT Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Telma ACT

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Increased uric acid level in blood
  • Fatigue
  • Increased blood lipid level
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Visual disturbance
  • Breathlessness
  • Muscle cramp
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Urticaria
  • Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Impotence

How to use Telma ACT Tablet

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. Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Telma ACT Tablet works

Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Chlorthalidone. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Telma ACT Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet
₹11.67/Tablet
CTD-T AM 6.25/40/5 Tablet
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₹13.6/tablet
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Tritelsar 40 Tablet
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₹14.3/tablet
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Stamlo Trio 40/6.25 Tablet
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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
  • It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
  • Use of Telma ACT 40mg/5mg/6.25mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.

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Kindly inform best substitute of telma 40mg tablet for blood pressure.
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References

  1. Telmisartan+Amlodipine. Ridgefield, CT: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals; 2009 [revised Oct. 2009]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Telmisartan+Amlodipine. Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Telmisartan. Bracknell, Berkshire: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited; 1998 [revised Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer; 2011. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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