Ontel AM combines two medicines that lower blood pressure through complementary actions. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that helps relax blood vessels, while amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. The combination is used when blood pressure requires treatment with both medicines.
Active Ingredients
- Telmisartan 40mg
- Amlodipine 5mg
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily. It may generally be taken with or without food. Take it consistently at the same time each day and do not stop treatment without medical advice.
Possible side effects include:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Swelling of the ankles or feet
- Tiredness
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea or stomach discomfort
Seek medical advice if side effects are severe or persistent.
Precautions
- Do not use during pregnancy unless specifically directed by a specialist.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
- Blood pressure and kidney function may require monitoring.
- Inform your healthcare provider about other medicines, especially other blood-pressure medicines, potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes, and NSAIDs.
- Alcohol may worsen dizziness in some people.
- Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
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