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Telmed ACT 80 Tablet
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Telmed ACT 80 Tablet

Manufactured byMedley Pharmaceuticals
ContainsTelmisartan (80 mg) + Amlodipine (5 mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5 mg)
Description
Telmed ACT 80 Tablet is a combination of medicine which may be used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). It may also help to reduce the risk of adverse effects on the heart (complications) associated with high blood pressure levels. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Telmed ACT 80 Tablet

  • Difficulty or painful urination
  • Back pain
  • Weakness
  • Muscle pain
  • Fever
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Redness of face, neck, arms and chest
  • Stomach pain
  • Sweating
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Telmed ACT 80 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertension
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 hours of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 to 72 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during the treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of dizziness, fainting, and very low blood pressure. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to chlorthalidone, other sulfonamides, telmisartan, amlodipine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Anuria

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with anuria (a condition where the kidney is unable to produce urine) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Severe renal impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Severe liver impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Aliskiren

Coadministration of aliskiren and this combination medicine is not recommended due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population and in patients with diabetes and kidney diseases.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Hyperkalemia

This medicine may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). This may cause serious side effects such as fatal cardiac rhythm irregularities. It is advised to avoid potassium-rich foods (potatoes, bananas) and other medicines that may increase potassium levels (ACE inhibitors and potassium supplements) during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Use in Children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Hypotension

Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion or patients who are treated with high-dose diuretics. It is advised to correct this condition before initiating treatment with this combination medicine.

Myocardial infarction or angina

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery diseases, especially while starting the treatment or increasing the dose, since it may worsen the symptoms of myocardial infarction or angina.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patient's suffering from liver diseases due to an increase in the risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is advised while taking this medicine. Report any symptoms of confusion or jaundice to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Volume and electrolyte disturbances

This medicine may alter the blood volume and electrolyte levels in some patients. This may cause dizziness, dry mouth, and acid-base imbalance. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from kidney and liver diseases. Close monitoring of blood pressure and electrolyte levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of renal diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery during treatment with this medicine if you experience any of these symptoms.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during the treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of dizziness, fainting, and very low blood pressure. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

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Dexamethasone

Diclofenac

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Lithium

Amiodarone

Rifampicin

Captopril

Insulin

Ziprasidone

Disease interactions

Hypotension or cardiogenic shock

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history hypotension or cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Coronary Artery Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus due to the increased risk of altered blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hyperuricemia

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hyperuricemia since this medicine decreases the uric acid excretion and increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hyperlipidemia

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hyperlipidemia since it may increase the cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Close monitoring of cholesterol and triglyceride levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, etc.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Drink an adequate amount of water. Monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes levels is necessary while taking this medicine. Report any adverse effects to the doctor on priority. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Chlorthalidone works by increasing the excretion of water and sodium from the kidneys. This helps in bringing down the blood pressure as well as swelling. Amlodipine and Telmisartan both relaxes the blood vessels, thus improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure levels. Their combination is thus effective in treating hypertension.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Angiotensin receptor blockers, Calcium channel blocking agents, Thiazide diuretics, Antihypertensive combinations

Schedule

Schedule H

Amlodipine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 7 March 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692044.html

Telmisartan: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 1 March 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601249.html

DailyMed - Telmisartan tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 1 March 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e1a907a7-fad9-a860-8639-4c6136c85734

Chlorthalidone: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 19 October 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682342.html

Chlorthalidone - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 19 October 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00310

DailyMed - Chlorthalidone tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 19 October 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=193c85ba-43c2-4be2-82cf-7b394a83390e
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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Apr 2019

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