Drug reference
telmisartan-amlodipine
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Combination(CVS))
Mechanism of action
Telmisartan is a vasoconstrictor angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB); prevents angiotensin II from binding to its receptor, Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB); acts in vascular smooth muscle to produce peripheral aterial vasodilation
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Syncope
- Peripheral edema
Boxed warnings
- Discontinue as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected; affects renin-angiotensin system causing oligohydramnios, which may result in fetal injury and/or death
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity Do not coadminister with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus
Known interactions (1)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is telmisartan-amlodipine?
telmisartan-amlodipine belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does telmisartan-amlodipine work?
Telmisartan is a vasoconstrictor angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB); prevents angiotensin II from binding to its receptor, Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB); acts in vascular smooth muscle to produce peripheral aterial vasodilation
What are the common side effects of telmisartan-amlodipine?
Dizziness, Back pain, Orthostatic hypotension, Syncope, Peripheral edema
Which drugs interact with telmisartan-amlodipine?
isocarboxazid
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