SALT INFORMATION
Telmisartan 40 MG + Metoprolol 50 MG
TELMISARTAN 40 MG
Use
Used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
Common Side Effect
Edema (swelling of arms, legs) sinus pain, congestion, headache, dizziness, nausea and allergic reactions.
Precaution
Contraindicated with medicines like Aliskiren, Digoxin, Lithium, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents including Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors (COX-2 Inhibitors).care should be taken in diabetic patients. Avoid alcohol consumption.
Class of Drug - Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB)
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 50% (42–100%)
Biological Half Life - 24 Hours
Excretion - Bile 97%
METOPROLOL 50 MG
Use
It is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain due to poor blood flow to the heart, and a number of conditions involving an abnormally fast heart rate, also used to prevent further heart problems after myocardial infarction and to prevent headaches in those with migraines.
Common Side Effect
Include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, depression, and vision problems.
Precaution
Smoking and alcohol should be avoided as it may worsen the side effect, avoid high salt or high sodium intake in meals. Avoid if you have a slow heart rate, problems with blood circulation, or pheochromocytoma (a tumor that develops on a gland near the kidneys and may cause high blood pressure and fast heartbeat), should not be used during pregnancy.
Class of Drug - Dihydropyridine Class of Calcium Channel Blocker (Novel Calcium Antagonist)
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 64 to 90%
Biological Half Life - 2.5 Hours
Excretion - Kidney