Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
Information about Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
Telmisartan + Atorvastatin Uses
Telmisartan+Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of high blood pressure with high cholesterol.
How Telmisartan + Atorvastatin works
Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
Nausea, Stomach pain, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Weakness, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes
Available Medicine for Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
Arbitel-AVMicro Labs Ltd
₹2351 variant(s)
Teleact StSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹98 to ₹1242 variant(s)
Telsartan AtrDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹961 variant(s)
Temsan CVEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹90 to ₹1102 variant(s)
LipisarIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹62 to ₹912 variant(s)
Breetel ATBrilliant Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
₹1101 variant(s)
Telday AVTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1261 variant(s)
Tesarto-ABlubell Pharma
₹791 variant(s)
CreslipCipla Ltd
₹991 variant(s)
Urvistat-TUrvija Pharmaceuticals
₹1251 variant(s)
Expert advice for Telmisartan + Atorvastatin
- Telmisartan + Atorvastatin treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
- Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.