Telisa-A 5 mg+40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate telmisartan |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension alone or with other antihypertensive agents
- Initial therapy in patients needing multiple drugs for blood pressure goals
Mode of Action
- Fixed dose combination of Telmisartan and Amiodipine
- Telmisartan blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II
- Amiodipine inhibits transmembrane influx of calcium ion into vascular and cardiac muscle
Dosage & Administration
- Initial starting dose of 40/5 mg once daily
- Maximum recommended dose of 80/10 mg once daily
- Dosage may be increased after at least 2 weeks
Interaction
- Telmisartan did not result in clinically significant interaction with various drugs
- Amiodipine has been safely administered with several other drugs
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the product or its components
- Pregnancy & lactation
- Severe hepatic impairment, hypotension, cardiogenic shock, left ventricle outflow tract obstruction
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Peripheral edema
- Migraine
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Myalgia
- Erectile dysfunction
- Chest pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Categories C and D
- Potential adverse effects on nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
- Correct volume or salt depletion before initiating therapy
- Monitor for worsening heart failure
- Avoid concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use not established
- Initial therapy not recommended in patients ≥75 years old or with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Telmisartan overdose may cause hypotension and dizziness
- Amiodipine overdose may cause excessive peripheral vasodilation and marked hypotension
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Protect from light and high humidity
- Keep out of the reach of children