Telma Plus
Generic Name: Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage Form: Tablet
TG Name: Cardiovascular
1. What is Telma Plus®?
Telma Plus® is the combination of Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide.
2. How Telma Plus® works in our body?
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Telmisartan prevents blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic which increases diuresis and reduces cardiac output. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower risk of a stroke or heart attack.
3. What is the indication of Telma Plus®?
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. This combination can be used alone or with other antihypertensive agents. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
4. What are the dosage & administration of Telma Plus®?
Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan monotherapy 80 mg: Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12.5 mg once daily. Dose can be titrated up to 160 mg / 25 mg after 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary.
Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by 25 mg once daily of hydrochlorothiazide, or is controlled but who experiences hypokalemia with this regimen: Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg / 12.5 mg once daily. Dose can be titrated up to 160 mg / 25 mg after 2 to 4 weeks, if necessary.
Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide may be administered with other antihypertensive drugs.
5. What are the contraindications of Telma Plus®?
Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated:
- In patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product
- In patients with anuria.
- For co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes
6. What are the adverse effects of Telma Plus®?
Telmisartan: Upper respiratory infection (7%), Urinary tract infection (l%), Back pain (3%), Diarrhea (3%), Myalgia (3%), Fatigue (1%), Sinusitis (3%), Peripheral edema (1%), Chest pain (1 %), Hypertension (1%), Dyspepsia (1%), Headache (1%), Dizziness (1%), Pharyngitis (1%)
Hydrochlorothiazide: Anorexia, Epigastric distress, Hypotension, Orthostatic hypotension, Photosensitivity, Anaphylaxis, Anemia, Confusion, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Exfoliative dermatitis including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Dizziness, Hypokalemia and/or hypomagnesemia, Hyperuricemia
7. What would be the storage condition of Telma Plus®?
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep in a cool and dry place. Protect from light.
