Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet: Effective Blood Pressure Management

Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet

Description

• Contains active constituents: telmisartan, metoprolol, chlorthalidone.
• Belongs to antihypertensive drugs.
• Helps control high blood pressure and manage excess water and electrolytes in the body.
• Relaxes blood vessels, making the heart's pumping action more efficient.
• Reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).

Dosage and Administration

• Take as advised by a healthcare provider.
• Can be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
• Take at a fixed time daily.
• Better to take the medicine 4 hours before going to bed due to frequent urination.
• Do not break or chew the tablet; swallow it whole with a glass of water.

Safety Advice

• Pregnancy: unsafe to use; consult a doctor before starting this medication.
• Breastfeeding: consult a doctor before taking this medication.
• Lungs: used with caution in patients with liver disorders; avoid in patients with severe liver disorders.
• Liver: consult a doctor if you have a lung disease.
• Alcohol: unsafe to use during alcohol consumption as it decreases the effect of lowering blood pressure.
• Driving: unsafe to use as it causes a lack of concentration and headaches.

Side Effects

• Serious: slow heart rate, decreased blood pressure, increased lipid levels.
• Common: fever, change in taste, dizziness and tiredness, feeling sleepy, headaches, back pain, stomach upset, nausea, muscle pain.

Warnings

• Inform the doctor about kidney, diabetes, and liver-related problems and other medicines taken for blood pressure and heart conditions.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, liver, and diabetes is required while using this medication.
• A kidney function test should be performed to note any abnormal changes.

FAQs

1. Is it safe to use Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet in kidney patients?

   • Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet is used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Dose alteration is required in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult the doctor before taking this medication.

2. What happens if a patient forgets to take a Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet?

   • Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day. Missing doses can increase blood pressure and make the condition worse.

3. Does Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet cause frequent urination?

   • Yes, Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet contains chlorthalidone, which is a water pill or diuretic. It removes excess water and electrolytes from the body and thereby reduces high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.

4. Can Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg tablet be taken during pregnancy?

   • It is unsafe to use Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablets in pregnancy or in the patient who is planning for pregnancy. Inform the doctor before taking this medication.

5. Can Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet cause dizziness as a side effect?

   • Yes, Telma MCT 25mg/12.5mg Tablet causes dizziness, tiredness, and patients may feel sleepy. Do not drive or handle heavy machinery.

Storage

• Store away from light and moisture.
• Maintain the temperature below 30ºC.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Tags: Telma_MCT, blood_pressure_medication, hypertension_treatment, telmisartan_hydrochlorothiazide, medication_cardiovascular