Telma-H 80 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure. Each tablet contains telmisartan 80 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. Telmisartan helps blood vessels relax, while hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water through urine. Doctors may prescribe this combination when one medicine alone is not enough to control blood pressure. It is marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and is also listed as Telma 80-H Tablet. Take it regularly as prescribed, even when you feel well.
Key Information
Used to treat high blood pressure.
Contains telmisartan 80 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg.
Combines an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) with a thiazide diuretic, also called a water pill.
Usually taken once daily, with or without food.
Tablet for oral use.
Available in a strip of 15 tablets in the reference listing.
Marketed by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Requires a doctor’s prescription.
Key Ingredient
Telmisartan (80 mg), Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg).
Key Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure when a single medicine has not provided enough control.
Relaxes blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
Helps the body pass extra salt and water through urine.
Combines two blood pressure medicines in one tablet.
By controlling blood pressure, it helps reduce the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke.
How Does It Work?
Telma-H 80 Tablet lowers blood pressure in two ways. Telmisartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a substance that makes blood vessels tighten. This allows the vessels to relax and widen. Hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys pass more salt and water into the urine. Together, these actions help bring blood pressure down. You may notice more frequent urination because of the water pill in this medicine.
Directions For Use
Take the dose prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day.
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Take it with or without food, at the same time each day.
A morning dose may help avoid bathroom visits at night. Follow your doctor’s instructions about timing.
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember. If your next dose is nearly due, skip the missed dose. Never take two doses together.
Keep taking it even if your blood pressure reading becomes normal. Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice.
Safety Information
Do not take this medicine during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking it, stop the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. Telmisartan can seriously harm the unborn baby.
Do not breastfeed while taking this combination. Ask your doctor about a suitable alternative.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or abnormal blood salt levels.
Do not take it if you are unable to pass urine or have a known allergy to either ingredient.
Your doctor may recommend blood tests to check kidney function, sodium, and potassium. Potassium may become too high or too low during treatment.
Do not use potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take. Painkillers such as ibuprofen may increase the risk of kidney problems when used with this combination.
Report persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme thirst, or marked weakness. Dehydration can make blood pressure fall too low.
Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy. Do not drive while dizzy or faint.
Alcohol may increase dizziness and further lower blood pressure.
Seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, fainting, sudden eye pain, or a sudden vision change.
Protect your skin from strong sunlight during treatment, as hydrochlorothiazide is associated with an increased risk of certain skin cancers.
Store below 30°C, protected from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep tablets in their original strip until needed and out of children’s reach.
Possible Side Effects
Dizziness or light-headedness.
Tiredness
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Low blood pressure, sometimes with a faint feeling
Dehydration
Changes in sodium or potassium levels
Changes in kidney function
Increased blood sugar or uric acid, which may affect people with diabetes or gout
FAQs
Q1. What is Telma-H 80 Tablet used for?
Ans. Telma-H 80 Tablet treats high blood pressure. It combines telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide and may be prescribed when one blood pressure medicine alone is not enough.
Q2. What does the 80 in Telma-H 80 mean?
Ans. The 80 refers to the amount of telmisartan in each tablet: 80 mg. The tablet also contains hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. It does not contain 80 mg of both ingredients.
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. Should I take Telma-H 80 in the morning or at night?
Ans. Follow the timing advised by your doctor. Morning is often more convenient because the medicine can increase urination. Taking it close to bedtime may interrupt your sleep with bathroom visits.
Q5. Can I stop taking it once my blood pressure is normal?
Ans. No. A normal reading may mean the medicine is working. Stopping it without medical advice can allow your blood pressure to rise again. Your doctor should decide whether your treatment needs changing.
Q6. Can I take Telma-H 80 during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Ans. No. It should not be used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment. If you become pregnant, stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately so a suitable replacement can be arranged.
Q7. How should Telma-H 80 tablets be stored?
Ans. Store the tablets below 30°C in their original strip, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep them out of children’s reach and do not use them after the expiry date.
