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Telma R 5 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains Telmisartan and Ramipril which work by widening the narrowed blood vessels and lowering the production of substances that could increase blood pressure. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, indigestion, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Dr. Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

RAMIPRIL-5MG+TELMISARTAN-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Telma R 5 Tablet

Telma R 5 Tablet is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and lower the risk of serious heart issues like heart attacks or strokes. By relaxing the blood vessels, this medicine helps your blood flow more smoothly and reduces the overall workload on your heart. It is typically prescribed to patients who require a combination treatment to successfully manage their blood pressure levels.

For this medication to work effectively, you must take it consistently once a day at the same time. You can take this tablet with or without food, but keeping a regular schedule helps maintain stable blood pressure levels. Incorporating healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating a low-salt diet and getting regular physical activity, will significantly improve the benefits of this medicine.

While taking Telma R 5 Tablet , some people may experience mild side effects, such as a persistent dry cough, lightheadedness, or feeling tired. However, you should contact your doctor right away if you notice signs of a severe reaction, such as swelling in your face, lips, or throat, or a sudden change in how often you pass urine.

Before you begin taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver damage, diabetes, or abnormal potassium levels. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it can cause serious harm to an unborn baby. It is also not recommended for anyone with a history of severe allergic reactions that cause deep swelling under the skin.

Telma R 5 Tablet can interact with certain pain relievers, alcohol, and potassium supplements, which may lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure or kidney strain. If you are breastfeeding, elderly, or preparing for an upcoming surgery, consult your doctor or pharmacist to make sure this treatment is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Telma R 5 Tablet

Your doctor may prescribe Telma R 5 Tablet for the following medically approved conditions:

  • High blood pressure (hypertension): Telma R 5 Tablet relaxes and widens your blood vessels, which effectively lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout your body.
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction: For patients with established heart disease, this medication helps lower the chances of experiencing a life-threatening heart attack or stroke.
     

Key Benefits

Telma R 5 Tablet provides reliable, long-term cardiovascular protection by helping to maintain healthy blood pressure levels and reducing the silent damage caused by uncontrolled hypertension. By working consistently throughout the day, this medicine helps protect your heart, kidneys, and blood vessels while making blood pressure management more convenient. Key benefits include:

  • Long-Term Cardiovascular Protection: By maintaining stable blood pressure, it reduces the strain on your heart and blood vessels, lowering the risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular complications.
  • Protection Against Kidney Damage: Consistent blood pressure control helps safeguard your kidneys from long-term damage associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Convenient Once-Daily Combination Therapy: Combining two effective blood pressure medicines into a single tablet simplifies your treatment routine, making it easier to take your medication regularly and maintain consistent blood pressure control.
     

Directions for Use

  • Telma R 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Telma R 5 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Telma R 5 Tablet Works

Telma R 5 Tablet combines two active mechanisms to relax your blood vessels and lower your blood pressure. When these two processes work together, they provide a more comprehensive treatment than using either medicine alone. The first active component, telmisartan, is an angiotensin receptor blocker. It works by blocking a specific chemical in your body that naturally causes your blood vessels to tighten and narrow. By blocking this chemical, the blood vessels are able to relax and stay open. The second active component ramipril is an ACE inhibitor. It works by stopping your body from creating that same blood-vessel-tightening chemical in the first place. Working together, these two ingredients attack the problem from different angles, making it much easier for your heart to pump blood and lowering the pressure throughout your circulatory system.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Telma R 5 Tablet as it can increase dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Telma R 5 Tablet while you are pregnant (especially during the second and third trimesters) as it may be harmful to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before using Telma R 5 Tablet , if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Telma R 5 Tablet while you are breastfeeding as it may cause harmful effects on the nursing baby, consult your doctor before using Telma R 5 Tablet if you are a breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Telma R 5 Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Telma R 5 Tablet should be given with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Telma R 5 Tablet should be given with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Telma R 5 Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Telma R 5 Tablet is generally safe for heart patients if prescribed, but should be used under medical supervision.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Elderly patients may require caution and dose adjustments, as Telma R 5 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Telma R 5 Tablet

If you take more than your prescribed dose, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away. Symptoms of an overdose may include extreme dizziness, lightheadedness, a dangerously slow or rapid heartbeat, or fainting.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit your sodium intake: High salt intake can raise your blood pressure. Avoid adding extra table salt to your meals and try to limit highly processed foods.
  • Avoid potassium-rich salt substitutes: Because this medicine can raise the potassium levels in your blood, do not use salt substitutes that contain potassium without checking with your doctor first.
  • Stay hydrated carefully: Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, which can cause your blood pressure to drop too low. Talk to your doctor about how much fluid is right for you.
  • Incorporate moderate physical activity: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, like brisk walking or swimming, most days of the week. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Telma R 5 Tablet to start to work: Telma R 5 Tablet starts to show its action within 1 to 2 hours of administration. The time for which the effects of Telma R 5 Tablet last: Telma R 5 Tablet effect lasts for 2 to 4 days.

What if you forget to take Telma R 5 Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed tablet.

Storage

• Store Telma R 5 Tablet at room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect your tablets: Always check the blister pack before taking your dose. Do not take the tablet if the packaging is broken or the tablet looks damaged.
  • Stand up slowly: To prevent dizziness or fainting, take your time when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
  • Monitor your blood pressure: Keep a regular log of your blood pressure readings at home and share these results with your healthcare provider during your visits.
  • Keep your blood test appointments: Your doctor will request routine blood tests to check your kidney function and monitor your blood potassium levels while you take this medicine.
  • Inform your surgical team: If you are planning to have any dental work or surgery that requires anaesthesia, tell your doctor or surgeon that you are taking Telma R 5 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing water pills: Taking these with Telma R 5 Tablet can cause potassium levels in your blood to rise to dangerous levels.
  • Pain medications (NSAIDs): Pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen can reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Telma R 5 Tablet and increase your risk of serious kidney damage.
  • Lithium: This medication can increase the level of lithium in your body, which can lead to serious toxicity.
  • Other blood pressure medications: Combining this medicine with other blood pressure therapies can sometimes cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
     
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • Salt substitutes: Avoid using commercial salt substitutes that contain potassium, as they can cause your blood potassium levels to become too high.
  • Alcohol: Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine can increase the risk of extreme dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting.
     
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FAQs

Telma R 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Telma R 5 Tablet contains Telmisartan and Ramipril. Telmisartan acts by widening the narrowed blood vessels. Ramipril works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure. Together, Telma R 5 Tablet can effectively reduce blood pressure and prevent complications associated with it.
Please inform your doctor before surgery or any dental procedures (that requires taking anesthesia) if you are taking Telma R 5 Tablet as it needs to be stopped. Telma R 5 Tablet might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anesthesia.
Telma R 5 Tablet is probably safe when used for hypertension in diabetic patients. However, in cases such as diabetes with end-organ damage (damage to the major organs such as heart, kidney, brain, and eyes), Telma R 5 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in kidney dysfunction.
Telma R 5 Tablet may cause side-effects such as sinus pain and congestion, back pain, dizziness, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly, dry cough, weakness, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, feeling or being sick, skin rash, chest pain, muscle cramps and hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood). Inform your doctor immediately, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse.
Telma R 5 Tablet should not be taken along with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen as it can lower the effect of Telma R 5 Tablet . In addition, if these medicines are used together frequently or for longer durations, it may affect kidney function. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before using medicine while taking Telma R 5 Tablet .
No, you should not stop taking Telma R 5 Tablet even if your blood pressure is under control. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so stopping Telma R 5 Tablet could worsen your condition. Therefore, complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.
No, you should not take any other supplements for controlling blood pressure along with Telma R 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid possible interactions.
Nausea is a common side effect of Telma R 5 Tablet . To overcome this side effect eat smaller, more frequent meals. Avoid salty, spicy, fried, or fatty foods as these can increase nausea. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. However, if the nausea persists, please consult your doctor.
While taking Telma R 5 Tablet , you are recommended to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and oxygen levels closely.
To avoid missing a dose, set an alarm, use medication reminders app like medsafe and mytherapy, use a pill organizer. Ask a family member or friend to remind you. Place sticky notes in visible places.
No, you must not take Telma R 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medication can cause serious injury or death to an unborn baby, especially if taken during the second and third trimesters. Talk to your doctor about safer alternatives for managing your blood pressure during pregnancy.
One of the active ingredients in this medicine can cause a natural substance called bradykinin to build up in your airways, which can trigger a persistent, dry, tickling cough. If this cough becomes severe or bothersome, do not take cough medicine without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor about your options.
It is highly recommended to avoid or limit alcohol while taking Telma R 5 Tablet . Alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of this medicine, which may make you feel severely dizzy, lightheaded, or faint when standing up. Talk to your doctor about what is safe for you.
Dizziness can occur, especially when you first start taking this medicine or when your dose is increased. If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down until the feeling passes, and make sure to stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If the dizziness does not go away or causes you to faint, talk to your doctor.
Some common pain medications, like ibuprofen or naproxen, can interfere with how well Telma R 5 Tablet works and may increase the strain on your kidneys. Acetaminophen is usually a safer option for pain relief, but you should always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new over-the-counter medication.
You can take Telma R 5 Tablet at any time of day, but it is best to take it at the exact same time every day to maintain stable blood pressure. Many people find it easiest to remember to take it in the morning. Talk to your doctor to determine the best schedule for you.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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