Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Telmisartan (40mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Stanmark Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure. Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure. It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling the blood pressure effectively. Lowering blood pressure helps to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future.
Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
What precautions should I take while taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet?
You should avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless advised by your doctor. Also, avoid alcohol consumption as doing so can further lower your blood pressure and may cause some side effects. In addition to that, avoid getting dehydrated, drink enough fluids during exercise and in hot weather. The medicine may make you dizzy so avoid driving, using machinery or doing anything that needs concentration unless you know how this medicine affects you. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent feeling dizzy again.
What happens if I take too much of Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet?
If you accidentally take too much of Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet, you may experience symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, vomiting and rapid heartbeat. However, in some cases slow heartbeat, reduced kidney function including kidney failure (e.g., reduced urine output) have also been reported. If you experience any such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately and seek medical help.
Can I stop taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet when my blood pressure is under control or normal?
Remember, Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet does not cure your hypertension (high blood pressure) but helps normalize it. You should continue taking this medicine even if your blood pressure is controlled. If you stop taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet, your blood pressure could rise back up again. Generally, blood pressure-lowering medicines are to be taken for the rest of your life.
What happens if I forget to take Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed one and take the next scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one you missed.
What will happen if I stop taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet?
You should not stop taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first. If you do stop taking it, your blood pressure may rise and you may put yourself at greater risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
Is it safe to take Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet for a long time?
Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is generally safe to take for a long time.
How long will I be taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet for?
You may have to take Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet for the rest of your life, as it is a blood pressure-lowering medicine.
Can Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet affect my fertility or sex life?
Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may very rarely lead to erectile dysfunction (inability to gain or maintain an erection). Consult your doctor if you are worried or notice some changes.
What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life.
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. Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Telmizac H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
