Uses of Cardotel 5/40

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Cardotel 5/40

Sleepiness
Ankle swelling
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Tiredness
Palpitations
Upset stomach
Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Cardotel 5/40

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardotel 5/40 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cardotel 5/40 works

Cardotel 5/40 is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and Amlodipine. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Together, they lower blood pressure effectively.

Quick Tips

Cardotel 5/40 is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
Cardotel 5/40 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not take Cardotel 5/40 if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardotel 5/40.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Cardotel 5/40 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Cardotel 5/40 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Cardotel 5/40 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nIt may cause dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Cardotel 5/40 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cardotel 5/40 is recommended.
CAUTION – Liver: Cardotel 5/40 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardotel 5/40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.