Tel AH 40 Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Tel AH 40 Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, and sinusitis. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Tel AH Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Tel AH Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Tel AH 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Tel AH Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tel AH

Dizziness
Nausea
Peripheral edema
Flu-like symptoms
Diarrhea
Upper respiratory tract infection
Visual disturbance

How to use Tel AH 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. Tel AH 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tel AH Tablet works

Tel AH 40 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tel AH 40 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tel AH 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Tel AH 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tel AH 40 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tel AH 40 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tel AH 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tel AH 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tel AH 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Tel AH 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tel AH 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tel AH Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tel AH 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Tel AH 40 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Tel AH 40 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Use of Tel AH 40 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.

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Patients taking Tel AH 40 Tablet

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Average

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FAQs

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tel AH 40 Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container 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.

Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Tel AH 40 Tablet?

Yes, the use of Tel AH 40 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Q. Can I use Tel AH 40 Tablet in pregnancy?

No, Tel AH 40 Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. It can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while taking Tel AH 40 Tablet, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. The doctor might suggest other ways to lower blood pressure.

Q. What lifestyle changes should I make while using Tel AH 40 Tablet?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Tel AH 40 Tablet. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce your risk of heart attack.

Q. Can I stop taking Tel AH 40 Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Tel AH 40 Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Tel AH 40 Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

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