Amlotel Amlodipine 5 mg / Telmisartan 40 mg

Indication

Amlotel (Amlodipine 5 mg + Telmisartan 40 mg) is a fixed-dose combination antihypertensive used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with either agent alone. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker; telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Ingredients

• Amlodipine
• Telmisartan

Direction

Adults: One tablet once daily, with or without food. Take at the same time each day. Do not crush or chew; swallow whole.

Side effects

• Peripheral oedema (ankle swelling) — common.
• Dizziness
• headache — common.
• Diarrhoea
• nausea — common.
• Hypotension (low blood pressure) — uncommon.
• Elevated serum potassium (hyperkalaemia) — uncommon.
• Renal impairment — rare.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to amlodipine
• telmisartan
• or any component of the tablet.
• Contraindicated in pregnancy (telmisartan can cause fetal harm
• especially in the second and third trimesters).
• Contraindicated in patients with biliary obstructive disorders or severe hepatic impairment.
• Do not use concurrently with aliskiren in patients with diabetes or renal impairment.
• Monitor renal function
• electrolytes (potassium)
• and blood pressure regularly.
• Use with caution in patients with renal artery stenosis.
• May cause hypotension
• especially after the first dose in volume
• depleted patients.
• Avoid potassium supplements or potassium
• sparing diuretics without medical advice.
• Keep out of reach of children.