Telmisartan + Metoprolol Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Medicine Name
Telmisartan + Metoprolol Tablet
Active Ingredients
Telmisartan + Metoprolol
Drug Class
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Beta-Blocker
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure and, when prescribed, certain heart conditions
Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate and decrease the workload on the heart
Side Effects
Dizziness, fatigue, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, headache, diarrhea and increased potassium may occur
Common Strengths
Combination strengths vary by product; follow the prescribed strength
Dosage
Dose is individualized according to blood pressure, heart rate, kidney function and medical condition
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed; the timing depends on the specific metoprolol formulation
How It Works
Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II, while metoprolol slows the heart rate and reduces cardiac workload
Monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate, kidney function and potassium may require monitoring
Important
Do not suddenly stop metoprolol or change the dose without medical advice
❤️ Slow Heart Rate Warning:
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
🩺 Kidney Function Warning:
Telmisartan may affect kidney function in susceptible patients. Kidney function and potassium may need monitoring, particularly in patients with kidney disease, dehydration or certain interacting medicines.
Telmisartan may affect kidney function in susceptible patients. Kidney function and potassium may need monitoring, particularly in patients with kidney disease, dehydration or certain interacting medicines.
🧪 Potassium Warning:
Telmisartan can increase potassium levels in some patients. Avoid potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless recommended by your healthcare professional.
Telmisartan can increase potassium levels in some patients. Avoid potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless recommended by your healthcare professional.
⚠️ NSAID 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.
🚫 Do Not Stop Suddenly:
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
🤰 Pregnancy Warning:
Telmisartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines that block the renin-angiotensin system can cause serious fetal harm. Contact your doctor immediately if pregnancy occurs.
Telmisartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines that block the renin-angiotensin system can cause serious fetal harm. Contact your doctor immediately if pregnancy occurs.