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Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Information about Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone Uses
Telmisartan+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone works
Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan , Cilnidipine and Chlorthalidone. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Cilnidipine 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.
Common side effects of Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Tiredness, Palpitations, Sleepiness, Increased blood uric acid, Glucose intolerance, Taste change, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Upset stomach, Altered blood lipid level, Back pain
Available Medicine for Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
Expert advice for Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone
- You have been prescribed Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
- Use of Telmisartan + Cilnidipine + Chlorthalidone during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.