Telma-H Tablet combines telmisartan 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg to treat high blood pressure. Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels, while hydrochlorothiazide helps remove extra salt and water through urine. Doctors prescribe this combination when telmisartan alone does not control blood pressure well enough. Marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, it is a prescription medicine, usually taken once daily. Regular treatment helps control blood pressure even when you have no symptoms. Keep taking it as advised, and do not change your dose based on a single reading.
Key Information
Treats high blood pressure in adults.
Combines an angiotensin receptor blocker with a water pill.
Usually taken once daily, with or without food.
Tablet for oral use.
Marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Requires a doctor’s prescription.
Key Ingredient
Telmisartan (40 mg), Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg).
Key Benefits
Lowers blood pressure through two complementary actions.
Relaxes blood vessels.
Removes extra salt and water.
Blood pressure control helps lower heart attack and stroke risk
How Does It Work?
Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II, a substance that tightens blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys release more salt and water into urine. Together, they lower blood pressure more effectively than either ingredient alone.
Directions For Use
Follow your doctor’s prescribed dose and timing.
Swallow whole with water, with or without food.
Take at a fixed time; morning dosing may reduce nighttime urination.
Do not stop because your readings improve.
If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless the next is nearly due. Never double it.
Safety Information
Avoid during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop and contact your doctor immediately.
Not recommended while breastfeeding; ask about an alternative.
Tell your doctor about kidney or liver disease, diabetes, gout, or medicine allergies.
Do not use if unable to pass urine.
Kidney function, sodium, and potassium may need monitoring.
Check before using ibuprofen, potassium supplements, salt substitutes, or other blood pressure medicines.
Report persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme thirst, or weakness.
Avoid alcohol and do not drive if dizzy.
Seek urgent help for facial swelling, breathing difficulty, sudden eye pain, or blurred vision.
Protect skin from strong sunlight.
Store below 30°C in the original strip, away from moisture and children.
Possible Side Effects
FAQs
Q1. What is Telma-H Tablet used for?
Ans. It treats high blood pressure, particularly when telmisartan alone is not enough.
Q2. Will it make me urinate more?
Ans. Yes. Hydrochlorothiazide increases urine output to remove extra salt and water. Report unusual thirst or weakness.
Q3. Why am I passing urine more often after taking it?
Ans. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill. It helps your body remove extra salt and water through urine, which helps lower blood pressure. Contact your doctor if you also feel very thirsty, weak, or dizzy.
Q4. Can I stop it when my blood pressure is normal?
Ans. No. Normal readings may mean treatment is working. Stop only when your doctor advises.
Q5. Is Telma-H the same as Telma 40?
Ans. No. Both contain telmisartan 40 mg, but Telma-H also contains hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. Do not interchange them yourself.
Q6. Can I take Telma-H during pregnancy?
Ans. No. It can seriously harm the unborn baby. If you become pregnant, stop it and contact your doctor immediately.
