Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It widens and relaxes the blood vessels, thereby lowering your blood pressure and reducing the workload of your heart. Controlling your blood pressure prevents future complications.
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to maximize its benefits. In case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to the doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, edema, and low blood pressure. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and blood glucose level while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also inform your healthcare team about all other medications you are taking, as they may interact with or be affected by this medicine.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. 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 Telmed-AZ 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 Telmed-AZ
Fatigue
Weakness
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Edema (swelling)
How to use Telmed-AZ 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. Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Telmed-AZ Tablet works
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: telmisartan and azelnidipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently. Azelnidipine is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure and also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby preventing any heart-related chest pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Telmed-AZ Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Telmed-AZ 40 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.
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Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not improve.
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Patient concerns
Omitting after zifi AZ kid tablet.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or give opinion or advice medicine. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking into consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination and reports of investigations of patient. Final diagnosis is done after doing investigations if needed. Advice given without doing clinical examination and diagnosis can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician.
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Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Sir you are advised to visit your consulting physician so that he may guide accordingly
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet is prescribed to lower high blood pressure and reduce future risks such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
How soon might I notice a benefit after taking Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet?
The exact time Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet takes to control blood pressure is not known. However, some people see blood pressure readings improve within the first 1 to 2 weeks, while full and stable blood pressure control usually develops with regular daily use and follow‑ups with your doctor.
Can Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet help with morning blood pressure spikes?
Yes. Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet is used to smooth early‑morning surges and provide round‑the‑clock control, which is important for heart and stroke prevention.
Does Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet protect my heart, brain, and kidneys beyond just lowering the blood pressure numbers?
Keeping blood pressure controlled with Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet protects organs and lowers long‑term cardiovascular risk when used as directed.
What should I tell my doctor before starting Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet?
Before starting Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, very high potassium, recent dehydration, or if you use medicines that can raise potassium or affect the kidneys.
If my blood pressure readings improve, do I need to keep taking it?
Yes. Hypertension is a long‑term condition. Continue taking Telmed-AZ 40 Tablet daily as prescribed and attend check‑ups so your clinician can fine‑tune your plan for durable protection.
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References
Azelnidipine and Telmisartan [Patient Information Sheet]. Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020. [Accessed 25 Oct. 2025] (online) Available from: