Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin
Information about Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin
Telmisartan + rosuvastatin uses
Telmisartan+Rosuvastatin is used in the treatment of high blood pressure with high cholesterol.
How telmisartan + rosuvastatin works
Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of telmisartan + rosuvastatin
Nausea, Constipation, Stomach pain, Headache, Weakness, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased liver enzymes
Available Medicine for Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin
Expert advice for Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin
- Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
- Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.