Pregnancy Interaction

• Telmisartan (ARB)
• Not safe to use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters.
• Could hurt the baby's kidneys, bones, or amniotic fluid, or even kill the baby.
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Not advised during pregnancy; may impact fetal development and electrolyte balance.
• Recommendation as a whole
• Do NOT take Telvas H while pregnant.
• Women who can have children must utilize birth control.
• Breastfeeding
• Not a good idea. Both medicines might get into breast milk.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Telvas H 80/12.5?
It is used to treat high blood pressure in those who need a larger dose of Telmisartan and a diuretic.

Q2. Does it drop blood pressure right away?
It starts to act in a few hours, but the full effect doesn't happen for 2–4 weeks.

Q3. Is it possible to eat it with food?
Yes, you can take it with or without food.

Q4. Does it make you pee a lot?
Yes, since it has hydrochlorothiazide in it.

Q5. Can you drink alcohol with this pill?
Don't drink alcohol because it can make your blood pressure drop too low and make you feel dizzy.

Q6. Is this drug safe for diabetics?
Yes, although hydrochlorothiazide may boost blood sugar a little, so you need to keep an eye on it.

Q7. Should I stop taking it if my blood pressure goes back to normal?
No. Follow the instructions; stopping suddenly may make your high blood pressure worse.

Expert Advice

• Take every day at the same time, especially in the morning because it makes you pee more.
• Check your potassium, sodium, blood pressure, and kidney function on a regular basis.
• Don't use potassium-rich supplements unless your doctor tells you to.
• Eat less salt and have a healthy life.
• To avoid getting dizzy, get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position.
• If your face or tongue swells up, you have trouble breathing, or you get very dehydrated, tell your doctor.

Side Effects

• Normal
• Low blood pressure
• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• Going to the bathroom a lot
• Weakness
• Pain in the head
• Mouth that is dry
• Cramps in the muscles
• Not as Common
• Feeling sick
• Not being able to go
• High blood sugar
• Higher levels of uric acid (risk of gout)
• Sun sensitivity (because of HCTZ)
• Very serious (Get medical help)
• Serious imbalance of electrolytes
• Heartbeats that aren't regular
• Kidney problems
• Very dry skin
• Severe allergic responses
• Pancreatitis (rare yet severe abdominal pain)

 How It Works

• 1. Telmisartan (80 mg)
• Stops angiotensin-II receptors
• Loosens blood vessels
• Lowers blood pressure
• Keeps the heart and kidneys safe
• 2. 2. 12.5 milligrams of hydrochlorothiazide
• Diuretic ("water pill")
• Gets rid of too much salt and water
• Less blood volume means lower blood pressure.
• The Combined Effect
• A big drop in blood pressure that lasts a long time
• Helpful for patients who can't control their condition with only one medicine.

Medicine Interaction

• Stay away from or use with caution:
• NSAIDs (like ibuprofen and diclofenac) lower blood pressure and damage the kidneys.
• Taking potassium supplements or diuretics that don't get rid of potassium can raise your potassium levels.
• Lithium → poisonous
• Alcohol → big reduction in BP
• Antidiabetic medications → HCTZ may have an effect on blood sugar regulation
• Steroids make potassium loss worse.
• Other antihypertensives → add-on effect on blood pressure reduction

 How to Use

• Take one pill per day, ideally in the morning.
• Take it all in with water.
• You can take it with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can, unless it's close to the following dose. Don't take two doses.
• Keep taking your medicine even if your blood pressure goes back to normal.
• Check your blood pressure often.

 Uses / indications

• You can use Telvas H 80 mg/12.5 mg Tablet for:
• High blood pressure (essential hypertension)
• Telmisartan alone does not control high blood pressure.
• Lowering the risk of heart disease
• Keeping the heart and kidneys safe in people with high blood pressure
• Preventing issues like:
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Heart failure
• Harm to the kidneys