Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER is a combination of antihypertensives and diuretic medicines.

Uses of Telma-MCT Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Telma-MCT Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Telma-MCT Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Telma-MCT

Nausea
Taste change
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Cold extremities
Numbness of extremity
Increased uric acid level in blood
Increased blood lipid level
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Slow heart rate
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Telma-MCT Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Telma-MCT Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER

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Quick tips

Telma-MCT Tablet ER

You have been prescribed Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Telma-MCT 50/12.5 Tablet ER suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

What would be alternative for this medicine for same salt composition of some lower price. Name of the medicine -- ( Telmisartan 40 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets USP

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Telma h 40/12.5

Having high blood pressure of 95/180, with severe headache Dear Sir, Need urgent reply

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Take tab telma AM one tab now and consult with MD physician in near by hospital at the earliest.

Having high blood pressure Taking TAB TELMA 40 ERACTION PROB

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. My personal advice to start with life style modification, exercises, diet and stop smoking alcohol tobacco n gutkha along with increase your confidence level and decrease your unnecessary stress. Please take good antioxidant vitamins and plenty of water. After few month of your healthy lifestyle then only think of medicine of any kind.

I have been recommended telma -h 40 mg due to high blood pressure. I take my medicine regularly and also keep monitoring blood pressure daily. Over time i have observed that gaps in taking medicine ( even up to 4-5 days ) doesn't elevate my blood pressure , however if this gap in medicine intake becomes 10-15 days the blood pressure shoots up. Due to fear of side effects now I deliberately keep gap of 2-3 days between my medicine but keep monitoring my BP. Is it ok to do keep such a gap in taking medicine as long as blood pressure is monitored and in normal range? Also at my age , will there be significant side effect from telma-h 40 mg

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

U can take plain telma 40 mg once daily its better if u take d medicine daily once

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