TELONG H TAB

INTRODUCTION ABOUT TELONG H

TELONG H is used in the management of hypertension. It contains a combination of Hydrochlorothiazide+Telmisartan that works by removing excess fluids from the body and relaxing the blood vessels which reduces strain on the heart and reduces blood pressure.

Take this medicine as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without food. During management with TELONG H your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects.

Before taking TELONG H inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure or are severely dehydrated due to excessive vomiting or diarrhea.

TELONG H is also not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women as it may cause serious harm to the growing baby. Stop taking TELONG H and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with TELONG H.

The most common side effects of taking TELONG H are low blood pressure, dizziness, low or high blood potassium levels, pins and needles, muscle pain, diarrhoea, dry mouth, erectile dysfunction and increased blood uric acid levels. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

USES OF TELONG H

• Management of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

HOW TELONG H WORKS

TELONG H is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, these actions reduce the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take TELONG H as directed by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Try to take TELONG H at the same time each day.
• TELONG H can be taken with or without food.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.
• Continue to take TELONG H for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TELONG H

Common Side Effects of TELONG H:

• Dizziness
• Low or high blood potassium levels
• Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
• Vertigo (spinning sensation)
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Low blood pressure causing dizziness while standing up
• Diarrhoea, dry mouth, flatulence
• Back pain, muscle spasm or pain
• Erectile dysfunction (inability to get or keep an erection)
• Increased blood uric acid levels
• Sore throat, sinus inflammation, common cold, cough
• Urinary tract infections
• Anaemia
• Kidney problems

Stop taking TELONG H and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:

• Eye pain, swelling, decrease in vision (signs of fluid accumulation in the eye)
• Skin reactions or unexpected skin lesions
• Increased skin sensitivity towards sunlight, sunburn, redness, itching, swelling and blistering of skin
• Signs of severe dehydration (such as dry mouth, feeling weak or tired, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting and fast heart rate)