Telgo 80 AH Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Telmisartan (80mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	782

FAQ

Can I use Telgo 80 AH in pregnancy?

No, Telgo 80 AH should be avoided in pregnancy. It can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while taking Telgo 80 AH, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. The doctor might suggest other ways to lower blood pressure.

Can I feel dizzy after taking Telgo 80 AH?

Yes, the use of Telgo 80 AH can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Can I stop taking Telgo 80 AH if I feel well?

No, keep using Telgo 80 AH as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Telgo 80 AH suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

What lifestyle changes should I make while using Telgo 80 AH?

Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Telgo 80 AH. Stop smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce your risk of heart attack.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Telgo 80 AH?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What if you forget to take Telgo-AH Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Telgo 80 AH, 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.

Telgo 80 AH Tablet Reviews

Telgo 80 AH is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Telgo 80 AH should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, and sinusitis. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Telgo 80 AH Tablet Works

Telgo 80 AH is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improves blood flow.

How to Use Telgo 80 AH Tablet

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. Telgo 80 AH may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Telgo 80 AH Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Telgo 80 AH relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and 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.

Uses of Telgo 80 AH Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Telgo 80 AH Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^UNSAFE

Telgo 80 AH is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telgo 80 AH.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Telgo 80 AH 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.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Telgo 80 AH may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Telgo 80 AH may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Liver ^CAUTION

Telgo 80 AH should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telgo 80 AH may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Telgo 80 AH should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telgo 80 AH may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Telgo 80 AH is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Quick Tips

It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Telgo 80 AH may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
You have been prescribed Telgo 80 AH for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Use of Telgo 80 AH during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.