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Twynsta (Telmisartan, Amlodipine)
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Product Details
Description
Twynsta is a prescription medication that helps to manage blood pressure. With a combination of telmisartan and amlodipine as its active ingredients, Twynsta provides a dual approach to hypertension control.
Telmisartan and amlodipine, the main ingredient of Twynsta, work synergistically to address high blood pressure. Telmisartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker class, relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow. Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, further aids by reducing the workload on the heart and enhancing blood vessel dilation.
Directions
The usual starting dose is telmisartan-amlodipine 40-5 mg. The dose can be increased to a maximum of 80-10 mg.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Twynsta are telmisartan and amlodipine.
Interactions
Common interactions may include
- Alfuzosin
- Aliskiren
- ALPRAZolam
- Amifostine
- Amphetamines
- Angiotensin II
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Arginine
- Atosiban
- Barbiturates
- Benperidol
- Brigatinib
- Brimonidine (Topical)
- Bromperidol
- Calcium Salts
- CarBAMazepine
- Cardiac Glycosides
- Charcoal, Activated
- Clofazimine
- Clopidogrel
- CycloSPORINE (Systemic)
- CYP3A4 Inducers
- Dabigatran Etexilate
- Dantrolene
- Dapoxetine
- Dexmethylphenidate
- Diazoxide
- Drospirenone-Containing Products
- DULoxetine
- Eplerenone
- Fexinidazole
- Finerenone
- Flibanserin
- Flunarizine
- Fusidic Acid (Systemic)
- Heparin
- Heparins (Low Molecular Weight)
- Herbal Products with Blood Pressure Effects
- Hypotension-Associated Agents
- Indoramin
- Inhalational Anesthetics
- Ixabepilone
- Lemborexant
- Levodopa-Foslevodopa
- Lithium
- Lomitapide
- Lonafarnib
- Loop Diuretics
- Lormetazepam
- Lovastatin
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Melatonin
- Methylphenidate
- Midazolam
- Molsidomine
- Naftopidil
- Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents (Nondepolarizing)
- Nicergoline
- Nicorandil
- NiMODipine
- Nitroprusside
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Obinutuzumab
- Patiromer
- Pentoxifylline
- Pholcodine
- Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
- Pimozide
- Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution
- Potassium Salts
- Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
- Prazosin
- Prostacyclin Analogues
- Quinagolide
- Ramipril
- Ranolazine
- Red Yeast Rice
- Silodosin
- Simvastatin
- Sincalide
- Sirolimus
- Sodium Phosphates
- Tacrolimus (Systemic)
- Terazosin
- Tolvaptan
- Triazolam
- Trimethoprim
- Ubrogepant
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart conditions before starting this medication.
Your doctor should closely monitor potassium levels while taking this medication.
Tell your doctor if you experience swelling in the legs.
Side Effects
The most common adverse reactions are
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Edema
- Hypotension
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Peripheral edema (dose-related)
- Syncope
References
- Twynsta [package insert]. Ridgefield, CT: Boehringer; 2011.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 12057
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