TelmiRAAY-CT
Prescription Required
Product Overview
Telmiraay-CT tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. lowering blood pressure helps to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future.
You can take Telmiraay-CT tablet with or without food. the dose will depend on your condition and how your 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 effect is dizziness. other side effects nausea, diarrhea, headache, and altered blood lipids. frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. it is the purpose of chlorthalidone and helps control your blood pressure. you may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. it may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
Used For
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telmiraay-CT tablet is a combination of two medicines namely telmisartan and chlorthalidone. it is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling your blood pressure effectively. telmisartan works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels so your blood can flow more easily. this will lower your blood pressure. chlorthalidone is known as a diuretic (water pill) which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. if your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problem. the medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. you do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How to use
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. TelmiRAAY-CT tablet may be taken with or without food.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of TelmiRAAY-CT Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
How it works
Possible Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Sinus infection
- Diarrhea
- Red spots or bumps
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Postural hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Impotence
- Loss of appetite
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
Safety Advice
AlcoholCONSULTIt is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with TelmiRAAY-CT tablet. please consult your doctor.
PregnancyUNSAFETelmiRAAY-CT tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. it can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
BreastfeedingCONSULTTelmiRAAY-CT tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. it should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULTIt is not known whether TelmiRAAY-CT tablet alters the ability to drive. do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. please consult your doctor.
KidneyCAUTIONTelmiRAAY-CT tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of TelmiRAAY-CT tablet is not recommended in these patients.
LiverUNSAFETelmiRAAY-CT tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
- You have been prescribed telmiraay-ct tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Telmiraay-CT tablet may cause dehydration. drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- It may cause dizziness. get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Telmiraay-CT tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
