Q) What is TELEACT TRIO TABLET used for? A) TELEACT TRIO TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to lower blood pressure in the patients with high blood pressure. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the heart pumps blood with more force than usual and the pressure exerted by the blood on blood vessels increases. This results in more pressure on the heart. If hypertension is untreated, it can result in severe conditions including heart attack. It can be difficult to self-diagnose hypertension because in most cases, it doesn't show any symptoms, until the condition becomes severe. Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure whenever you visit a doctor.
Q) Can TELEACT TRIO TABLET cure high blood pressure? A) No, TELEACT TRIO TABLET does not cure high blood pressure. Currently, there is no cure for high blood pressure. Only its symptoms can be treated. Once you get high blood pressure, you will have to live with it all your life. With correct medication, living with hypertension is not difficult.
Q) Can I take TELEACT TRIO TABLET if I have low potassium levels? A) No, it is recommended not to take TELEACT TRIO TABLET if you have low levels of potassium in your blood. When you take TELEACT TRIO TABLET, you may experience frequent urge to urination. When water leaves our body in the form of urine, it takes sodium and potassium ions with it. As a result, the potassium levels in your body may decrease. If you already have low potassium levels, speak with your doctor as he may suggest alternative therapy.
Q) Can I take TELEACT TRIO TABLET with aliskiren? A) No, it is highly recommended not to take TELEACT TRIO TABLET with aliskiren. TELEACT TRIO TABLET contains a drug TELEACT TRIO TABLETd telmisartan, an angiotensin-II receptor blocker. When aliskiren is taken along with telmisartan, it may result in serious adverse effects such as fall in blood pressure, kidney problems or hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium). If you are taking aliskiren and your doctor prescribes you TELEACT TRIO TABLET, inform your doctor.
Q) Can I take TELEACT TRIO TABLET with simvastatin? A) No, you are suggested not to take TELEACT TRIO TABLET with simvastatin. TELEACT TRIO TABLET contains a drug called amlodipine, which is a calcium channel blocker. When amlodipine and simvastatin are taken together, metabolism of simvastatin is slowed down. This results in accumulation of simvastatin in the body. This may lead to harmful effects.
