Amlodipine and telmisartan
Generic name: amlodipine and telmisartan [ am-LOE-de-peen-and-TEL-me-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Twynsta
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-40 mg; 10 mg-80 mg; 5 mg-40 mg; 5 mg-80 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers
What is amlodipine and telmisartan?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine and telmisartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Amlodipine and telmisartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use amlodipine and telmisartan if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. This medicine can harm an unborn baby.
If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and telmisartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to amlodipine (Norvasc) or telmisartan (Micardis).
If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and telmisartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking amlodipine and telmisartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
heart disease;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood); or
if you are on a low-salt diet.
Do not use if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Amlodipine and telmisartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breast-feed while you are using this medicine.
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take amlodipine and telmisartan?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change...
