Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet

How to use Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lowers the blood pressure effectively. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
• It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
• It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. 
• Use of Telmecard-H 40mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Telmecard-H?

Telmecard-H is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. This medication reduces the risk of strokes and myocardial infarction (heart attack) and is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Q. Can the use of Telmecard-H cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Telmecard-H can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Telmecard-H?

The use of Telmecard-H is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should preferably be avoided in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, patients with anuria and in women who are in the second and third trimesters of their pregnancy.

Q. What is the recommended storage condition for Telmecard-H?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.