TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide and Telmisartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when treatment with single agents is not effective.
Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a medical condition in which the force of the blood exerted against the walls of the artery remains very high, and as a result it may lead to severe damage to the blood vessels supplying several vital organs, such as heart, kidney, or brain. If left untreated, it may cause serious complications such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke or even blindness.
By lowering blood pressure, TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET can also reduce the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke. It can also be used to treat and prevent angina pectoris (chest pain caused due to low oxygen supply).
During treatment with TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as it may severely decrease your blood pressure.
Before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure or are severely dehydrated due to excessive vomiting or diarrhea.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is also not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women as it may cause serious harm to the growing baby. Stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET.
The most common side effects of taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness, swollen ankles, and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.
Take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET at the same time each day. TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET can be taken with or without food.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Continue to take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results.
Stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:
Nausea and vomiting:
Take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness or drowsiness after taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems (such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment (such as cholestasis, jaundice, biliary obstruction). It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Do not take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET if you are allergic to Amlodipine, Telmisartan or Hydrochlorothiazide.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with serious heart problem (such as heart failure or heart attack). It should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (such as irregular heart rhythm, heart failure, recent heart attack, and problems with heart muscle or valves). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
Before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
Use in pediatrics:
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
Use in geriatrics:
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
A. Drug - Drug interactions:
Before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine such as:
B. Drug-Food interactions:
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat, and dizziness.
Drug | : | Amlodipine, Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide |
Pharmacological Category | : | Calcium channel blocker, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Thiazide diuretics |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Hypertension, Angina, Prevention of Heart Attack or Stroke |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule |
What are the uses of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is used to treat hypertension. It can also be used to treat angina and can prevent the risk of heart attack or stroke.
What type of a medicine is TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.
What happens when I stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
Do not stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.
What is the best time to take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
What to do if I forgot to take a dose of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
If you forgot to take a dose of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
What precautions should be followed while taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
Before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure volume or are severely dehydrated. Stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.
Can I consume alcohol while taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
What happens if I accidentally take more TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
If you or anyone else accidentally took more TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat, fainting, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting or confusion.
Can I take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET daily?
Take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET every day or not.
Is TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.
What are the side effects of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness, swollen ankles, and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Can I stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET once my symptoms subside?
No. Do not stop taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term treatment may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Can TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET, stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.
Is TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET safe to use in kidney disease?
TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems (such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Your doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable dose for you. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET as a precaution.
Can the use of TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET affect the liver?
Yes. TELSARTAN TRIO TABLET may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it is strictly not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
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Written By Srilekha. R, B.Pharm
Last updated on 07 Nov 2022 | 02:26 PM(IST)
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