What are the side effects of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets?
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- Bladder pain.
- decreased urine.
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position.
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse.
- increased thirst.
- muscle pain or cramps.
- nausea or vomiting.
- numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips.
When should I take telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets?
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to avoid having to get up to urinate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your dosing schedule.
What is the best time to take blood pressure medicine telmisartan?
Telmisartan administered at bedtime, as opposed to morning dosing, improved the sleep time–relative blood pressure decline toward a more dipper pattern without loss in 24-hour efficacy. Nocturnal BP regulation is significantly better achieved with bedtime dosing of telmisartan.
Does hydrochlorothiazide affect the kidneys?
Water pills like hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide, used for high blood pressure and edema, can cause dehydration and can also lead to swelling and inflammation of the kidneys.
Is Telma good for kidney?
Telma-H is the brand name of a combination product that contains two medicines: telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide (HCZ). HCZ can cause renal dysfunction and interstitial nephritis (inflammation of the kidney); hence it needs to be avoided in patients with higher levels of serum creatinine.
What is telmisartan used to treat?
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).
How does telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide work?
As a result, telmisartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure.
How much telmisartan should I take for high blood pressure?
For oral dosage form (tablets): For high blood pressure: Adults—At first, one tablet containing 40 milligrams (mg) of telmisartan and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.
What is the color of telmisartan tablets?
As coloring agents, the 40 mg/12.5 mg, 80 mg/12.5 mg, and 80 mg/25 mg tablets contain ferric oxide red, the 80 mg/25 mg tablets also contain ferric oxide yellow. Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP are hygroscopic and require protection from moisture.