Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan
Introduction To Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan 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.
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan should be taken with 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 ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. 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 Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan 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 Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan
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 Tri-Teldix
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Edema (swelling)
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Fatigue
- Increased blood lipid level
- Increased liver enzymes
- Visual disturbance
- Breathlessness
- Muscle cramp
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Urticaria
- Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Impotence
How to use Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan
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. Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan is to be taken with food.
How Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan works
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Chlorthalidone. 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. Chlorthalidone 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 improving blood flow.
Quick tips
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You have been prescribed Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan for the treatment of high blood pressure.
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Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
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It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
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Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
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Use of Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan if I’m pregnant?
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan 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.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan if I’m breastfeeding?
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan?
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan if I have/had kidney diseases?
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan is not recommended in these patients.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan if I have/had liver diseases?
Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
References
Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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