Telmisartan + Amlodipine: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Drug Name
Telmisartan + Amlodipine
Drug Class
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure and may reduce cardiovascular risk
Side Effects
Dizziness, headache, ankle swelling, flushing, fatigue and diarrhea
Common Strengths
Telmisartan 40 mg + Amlodipine 5 mg; Telmisartan 80 mg + Amlodipine 5mg; Telmisartan 40 mg + Amlodipine 2.5 mg other strengths may be prescribed
How to Take
Usually taken once daily, with or without food
How It Works
Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II while amlodipine relaxes blood vessels
Monitoring
Blood pressure, kidney function and potassium may require monitoring
Important
Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice
⚠️ Important Interaction:
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of telmisartan and may increase the risk of kidney problems in susceptible patients.
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of telmisartan and may increase the risk of kidney problems in susceptible patients.
🤰 Pregnancy Warning:
Telmisartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines that act on the renin–angiotensin system can cause serious fetal harm.
Telmisartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines that act on the renin–angiotensin system can cause serious fetal harm.