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Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet

Manufactured byUnichem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsRamipril (5 mg) + Telmisartan (40 mg)
Description
Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is a combination of Ramipril and Telmisartan. This medicine is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). By lowering your blood pressure, this medicine also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke (damage to the brain due to interrupted blood flow). Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet widens and relaxes your blood vessels, thus promotes easy blood flow. Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet shows side effects like stuffy nose, back pain, diarrhoea, headache, indigestion, etc. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolve on their own. This medicine also increases the level of potassium in your blood. Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet can be taken with or without food at any time of day. However, it is better to take it at the same time every day to avoid any missed dose. Even if you are feeling fine, it is advisable not to discontinue this medication on your own. Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy of its use. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, heart problems, or other medical conditions. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Back pain
  • Weakness
  • Muscle pain
  • Stuffy nose
  • Blurred vision
  • Sweating
  • Difficulty or painful urination

Uses of Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • High blood pressure
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of taking the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet lasts for an average duration of 2-4 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    It is recommended that you should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet. Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower your blood pressure and can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache and/or changes in heart rate.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding because it is not known if this medicine passes onto your breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits are more than the risks.

Allergy

It is recommended to avoid Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Aliskiren

Aliskiren is also used to reduce high blood pressure. Coadministration of Aliskiren and Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended due to the increased risk of side effects such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in your blood. This risk is especially higher if you have diabetes (high blood glucose level) and kidney problems.

Severe liver disease

Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is mainly broken down in your liver. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have severe liver impairment.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding because it is not known if this medicine passes onto your breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits are more than the risks.
General warnings

Hypotension

Take Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet with caution as it can cause symptomatic hypotension (low blood pressure). This is common if you have volume depletion (reduction in extracellular fluid volume that occurs due to salt and fluid loss) or if you are taking high dose diuretics (medicines that increases urine production). It is recommended to correct the conditions before initiating treatment with this medicine.

Hyperkalemia

Take Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet with caution because it may cause hyperkalemia (increase in potassium levels in your blood). It is recommended to avoid potassium-rich foods (potatoes, bananas) and other medicines that may increase potassium levels while you are on treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age because the safety and efficacy of its use are not clinically established.

Driving and operating machines

Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. It is recommended that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

If you missed a dose of Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet at a given time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet, seek immediate medical guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

It is recommended that you should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet. Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower your blood pressure and can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache and/or changes in heart rate.
Interaction with Medicine

Dexamethasone

Captopril

Insulin

Diclofenac

Disease interactions

Angioedema

Angioedema is painless swelling under your skin due to allergy. It is recommended to avoid Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet if you have angioedema as it may lead to major side effects such as swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, or tongue, difficulty in swallowing and breathing.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Be careful while standing up all of a sudden as this medicine may sometimes cause a drop in your blood pressure, which can make you dizzy.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Teram (5/40 mg) Tablet is a combination of Ramipril and Telmisartan. Both of these medicines aid in the relaxation of blood vessels and the smooth flow of blood. Thus, their combination is helpful in lowering your blood pressure.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, Angiotensin receptor blockers, Antihypertensive combinations

Schedule

Schedule H

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