Telmacal 10 mg+40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate telmisartan |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- Initial therapy for patients needing multiple drugs for blood pressure goals
Pharmacology
- Fixed dose combination of Telmisartan and Amiodipine
- Telmisartan blocks AT1 receptor
- Amiodipine inhibits calcium ion influx
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose 40/5 mg once daily
- Maximum recommended dose 80/10 mg once daily
Interaction
- No clinically significant interaction with various drugs
- Amiodipine safely administered with multiple drug classes
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to product or components
- Pregnancy & lactation
- Biliary obstructive disorders, severe hepatic impairment, hypotension
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Peripheral edema
- Migraine
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Categories C and D
- Potential adverse effects on nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
- Correct volume or salt depletion before therapy
- Monitor for worsening heart failure
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use not established
- Not recommended for geriatric use or hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Telmisartan overdose: hypotension, dizziness
- Amiodipine overdose: excessive vasodilation, hypotension
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Protect from light and high humidity