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Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's belongs to the class of medicines called ‘anti-hypertensive’ primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat and other complications.

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is a combination of two medicines include: S-Amlodipine and Telmisartan, which are antihypertensive medicines. S-Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels.  It is equally efficacious at a half dose with better tolerability, and fewer side effects include peripheral oedema than amlodipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow by preventing blood vessel's narrowing. It is used to lower the chances of stroke, heart attack and death. Altogether, Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Take Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain side effects dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, double vision, muscle cramps, swollen ankles, oedema (fluid retention), hypotension (low blood pressure). Most of these side effects of Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should discontinue this Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's because it can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. Please do not stop taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's on your own, which may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the condition. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down as it may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak, especially when you stand up. Avoid potassium supplements with Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood. It is advised to drive with caution after taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as it usually causes drowsiness and affects the driving ability.

Uses of Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is a combination of two medicines, namely: S-Amlodipine and Telmisartan primarily taken to prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). S-Amlodipine belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. S-amlodipine is equally effective at a half dose with better tolerability and lesser side effects include peripheral oedema than amlodipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that lower increased blood pressure by blocking a naturally occurring substance known as angiotensin II (that tightens your blood vessels). It allows these constricted blood vessels to relax and therefore helps lower high blood pressure. It is used to lower the chances of stroke, heart attack and death. Collectively, Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Directions for Use

Swallow Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Double vision
  • Muscle cramps
  • Swollen ankles
  • Oedema (fluid retention)
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Drug Warnings

Don't stop taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's abruptly may cause changes in your blood pressure and heart rhythm, cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's should not be given to the people allergic to Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's or any of its ingredients, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease. Do not take Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended to children below 18 years. Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's can cause ankle or foot swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Avoid potassium supplements with Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood. Do not consume alcohol with Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's may interact with other blood pressure treating medicines (ramipril, aliskiren, simvastatin, verapamil, diltiazem), antifungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole), medicines used to treat HIV infections (ritonavir¸ indinavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, rifampicin, rifabutin) a medicine used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (digoxin), antiepileptics (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine), bipolar disorder medication (lithium), and immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus).

Drug-Food Interaction: Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's severely interacts with grapefruit, grapefruit juices, and St. John’s wort (a plant used to treat depression). Hence it should not be taken with Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's. Minimize high potassium foods intake.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood), hypotension (low blood pressure), kidney and liver problems should consult the doctor before taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RAMIPRIL
  • ALISKIREN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • VERAMAPIL
  • DILITAZEM
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • NEVIRAPINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • LITHIUM
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • TACROLIMUS

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • ​​Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Keep a check on your daily blood pressure, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor. 
  • Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while using Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's unless your doctor has told you to do so.
  • Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's may cause swelling in the ankles and feet, try to avoid sitting for long times or maintain limb elevation while sitting.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Other Info - TEM0153

FAQs

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is a combination of two medicines: S-Amlodipine and Telmisartan. S-Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Together, they lower blood pressure effectively.
Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's not recommended to take if you are pregnant as it can cause damage to the unborn baby (may lead to fetal toxicity). It contains telmisartan, a category D pregnancy drug and it is harmful to the baby.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's contains telmisartan which may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid the intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium like coconut water, bananas and broccoli.
Yes, Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's contains S-amlodipine, which is known to cause ankle swelling upon long term use. Please try to keep your feet up when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists still, consult your doctor and do as advised.
Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anesthesia.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's and alcohol together result in an abnormal decrease in blood pressure levels, thus strictly not to be taken together.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended and unsafe in pregnancy. It can affect and harm the baby. Consult your doctor before taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is known to pass breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, before breastfeeding, let your doctor know about this. Either you need to stop breastfeeding for using Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's or stop taking Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's.

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Driving

Caution

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's may cause side effects like dizziness, headaches, nausea, or tiredness, which can affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's has been found to affect liver function in certain cases thus patients with liver problems should discuss with their doctor for proper guidance regarding treatment with this medication.

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Kidney

Caution

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's consists of Telmisartan drug, which may affect the kidney functioning. A patient is strictly advised to consult and discuss with his/her doctor before taking this medication.

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Children

Unsafe

Temsan-AM 5 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for use in the people below 18 years of age as its safety and effectiveness have been not established.

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