Torcilin-T Tablet
Torcilin-T Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.
The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.
Uses of Torcilin T Tablet
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Hypertension
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Cardiovascular risk reduction
Contraindications of Torcilin T Tablet
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Hypersensitivity to telmisartan
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Hypersensitivity to clinidipine
Side effects of Torcilin T Tablet
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Back pain
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Sinusitis
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Pharyngitis
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Diarrhea
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Pharyngitis
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Dizziness
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Intermittent claudication
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Skin ulcer
Precautions and Warnings of Torcilin T Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have allergy to telmisartan
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You have allergy to cilnidipine
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You have diabetes
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You have heart problem
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You have liver problem
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You have kidney problem
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You are breastfeeding
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You have hyperkalemia
Mode of Action of Torcilin T Tablet
How Does It Work?
Telmisartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body more efficiently.
Directions for Use of Torcilin T Tablet
Interactions of Torcilin T Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
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Administering telmistran with lithium can cause reversible increases in serum lithium concentrations and toxicity
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Giving NSAIDS with Torcilin T may increase the risk of kidney impairment and reduce the antihypertensive effect
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Administering telmistran with digoxin increases digoxin blood levels
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Ramipril and Torcilin T should not be given together as it may increase the action of Torcilin T tablets
Storage and disposal of Torcilin T Tablet
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Store the medicine at 25°C
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Store in the original package
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Do not remove telmisartan and amlodipine tablets from blisters until right before you take them
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Protect from light and moisture
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Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets
Dosage of Torcilin T Tablet
Overdose
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose , take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Use your next dose at the same time every day. To catch up, do not increase the dose Do not take two doses at a time.
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