Telmisartan 40 mg uses

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare • Changes in vision • dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting • fast heartbeat • large hives • painful urination or changes in urinary frequency • swelling in the hands, lower legs, and feet Incidence not known • Blurred vision • chest pain or discomfort • confusion • dark-colored urine • decreased urine output • dilated neck veins • extreme fatigue • flushing • hives or welts • hoarseness • irregular breathing • irritation • itching • joint pain, stiffness, or swelling • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs • muscle cramps or stiffness • numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips • pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck • pounding in the ears • rash • redness of the skin • slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat • sweating • swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips • tightness in the chest • trouble breathing or swallowing • trouble with speaking or walking • trouble with thinking • unusual tiredness or weakness • unusually warm skin • weakness or heaviness of the legs • weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms or legs • weight gain Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check...

Before taking this medicine You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to amlodipine ( If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and telmisartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). You may also need to avoid taking amlodipine and telmisartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); • liver disease; • heart disease; • an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood); or • if you are on a low-salt diet. Do not use if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Amlodipine and telmisartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. You should not breast-feed while you are using this medicine. This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I take amlodipine and telmisartan? Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may take amlodipine and telmisartan with or without food, at the same time each day. You may have very Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. You may also need frequent blood tests. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need ...

This drug can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Uses This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: telmisartan and amlodipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. They both work differently to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These medications are used together when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to start taking the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product if it is the best dose combination for you. How to use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking telmisartan/amlodipine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the m...