AmloTelmyc® (Telmisartan/ Amlodipine)

Pharmaceutical form

Tablets: 40/5, 40/10, 80/5, 80/10 

Uses of Amlotelmyc 

 Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets may be used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension):

• when one of these medicines (or a similar one) is not enough to lower your high blood pressure
• as the first medicine to lower your high blood pressure if your doctor decides you are likely to need more than one medicine

Important points before taking Amlotelmyc

 Before you take Amlotelmyc tablets, tell your doctor if you:

• have liver problems
• have kidney problems
• have heart problems
• have any other medical conditions
• are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
• are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.

Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how telmisartan and amlodipine tablets works. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• aliskiren
• digoxin
• lithium
• medicines used to treat pain and arthritis, called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including COX-2 inhibitors
• ramipril or other medicines that may be used to treat high blood pressure or a heart problem
• simvastatin
• water pills (diuretics)

Important points when taking Amlotelmyc

•  Take telmisartan and amlodipine tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
• Your doctor will tell you how much telmisartan and amlodipine tablets to take and when to take it. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
• Take telmisartan and amlodipine tablets one time each day at the same time.
• Take telmisartan and amlodipine tablets with or without food.
• If you take too much telmisartan and amlodipine tablets, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Side effects of Amlotelmyc

•  Injury or death to your unborn baby. 
• Low blood pressure (hypotension) is most likely to happen if you also:
  • take water pills (diuretics)
  • are on a low-salt diet
  • get dialysis treatments
  • have heart problems
  • get sick with vomiting or diarrhea

If you feel faint or dizzy, lie down and call your doctor right away.

• Kidney problems. Kidney problems may get worse if you already have kidney disease. You may have changes in your kidney test results, and you may need a lower dose of telmisartan and amlodipine tablets. Call your doctor if you get:

swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands

unexplained weight gain

• Heart problems or heart attack. Heart problems may get worse in people that already have heart disease. This may happen when you start telmisartan and amlodipine tablets or when there is an increase in your dose of telmisartan and amlodipine tablets. Get emergency help if you get worse chest pain or chest pain that does not go away.
• High potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Your doctor may check your potassium levels as needed.

Rare, serious allergic reactions may happen. Tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms:

• swelling of face, tongue, throat
• difficulty breathing
• skin rash

The most common side effects of telmisartan and amlodipine tablets include:

• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• feeling like your heart is pounding or racing
• flushing or sudden redness of the face and neck
• dizziness
• back pain
• feeling tired or sleepy
• abdominal pain, nausea, or diarrhea
• low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure with fainting

What can I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Avoid doubling the dose.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store telmisartan and amlodipine tablets between 15° to 30°C.
• Do not remove telmisartan and amlodipine tablets from blisters until right before you take them.
• Keep telmisartan and amlodipine tablets out of the light and away from moisture