Description
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets come with the branding “TADMUST-H” and are mainly useful in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic or lifelong disorder where the pressure exerted by the blood on the wall of the artery becomes excessive. It may cause risk of heart diseases, such as heart attack and stroke.
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets are a combination of Hydrochlorothiazide and Telmisartan. The drug relaxes and dilates blood vessels (arteries). It facilitates the excretion of excess salt from the body, avoiding fluid retention.
Uses of Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
- Hypertension Treatment: It manages hypertension by relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure, allowing the heart to pump more easily.
- Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: It protects against heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular morbidity by decreasing blood pressure and lessening the workload on the heart and blood vessels.
- Kidney Protection: It safeguards the kidneys through decreased blood pressure and arrest of kidney disease progression.
- Fluid Retention Management: It manages fluid retention (edema) that is a part of hypertension.
Medicinal Benefits
- This drug acts by causing relaxation and dilation of blood vessels (arteries), thus the heart becomes a more effective pump to circulate blood around the body.
- It lowers elevated high blood pressure, thereby decreasing the risk of a future heart attack and stroke.
- It prevents the loss of excess water and electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, etc.) from the body via urine, which can elevate high blood pressure.
Directions for Use
- Take it with or without food as instructed by your physician.
- Take the prescribed dosage and timing of this drug as advised by your physician.
- Swallow this whole tablet with a glass of water.
- Don’t crush, break, or chew it.
Storage
- Follow the storage instructions on the drug package.
- Keep the drug away from the reach of children and pets.
- Store the tablets at room temperature, away from excessive heat, moisture, and light.
- Consult the special storage instructions contained in the prescription or follow the directions of the pharmacist.
Precautions
- It can have an interaction with mood disorder medicines (lithium), heart disorder medicines (digoxin), and antidiabetic drugs (metformin, insulin).
- It can aggravate the medical condition when administered to patients with a history or recent heart attack, low blood pressure, or anuria (inability to pass urine).
- It can interact with potassium-containing food and beverages. Thus, if you are on any of the OTC products, kindly inform your doctor.
- Do not take alcohol with Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets to prevent undesirable side effects such as sleepiness, dizziness, and liver injury.
- It is not advised during pregnancy because it can cause fetal injury.
Side Effects
- Back pain
- Cold/flu symptoms
- Feeling tired
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
Frеquеntly Askеd Quеstions (FAQs)
How does it work?
It widens blood vessels and eliminates excess salt and water from the body.
Can it cure high blood pressure?
No, it just regulates blood pressure, but not cures it.
How should I take it?
Take one tablet once a day at the same time with water, with or without food.
What if I miss a dose?
Take it when you recall, but avoid it if it’s near time for the next dose.
Can I stop it suddenly?
No, stopping it instantly can increase blood pressure and be troublesome.
