Telkonol Trio 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Telkonol Trio Tablet is a combination medication for managing high blood pressure that is not adequately controlled by single-agent therapy. It contains three active ingredients: telmisartan, cilnidipine, and chlorthalidone. The tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually at a fixed time, and you should swallow it whole with water.

You should not stop taking it suddenly unless your doctor instructs you to do so, and you must inform your doctor about all your current medications, supplements, and pre-existing health conditions, especially liver, kidney, or heart problems, and diabetes. Telkonol Trio Tablet helps to lower blood pressure in multiple ways. Telmisartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker, and cilnidipine, a calcium channel blocker, work together by relaxing the blood vessels.

This relaxation allows your heart to pump blood more easily, thereby reducing the pressure in your arteries. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or 'water pill' that helps the body get rid of excess water and salt by increasing urine production. This reduction in fluid volume also contributes significantly to lowering high blood pressure.

This medicine is contraindicated if you have allergies to its ingredients or similar medicines, or if you have severe issues with your liver, kidneys, or heart, or an inability to pass urine. It is also not recommended if you have diabetes and are taking aliskiren, are being treated with lithium, or have specific conditions like untreated Addison’s disease, a history of gout, or a blockage in your gallbladder. Common side effects can include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, cough, swelling of the lower limbs, and a drop in blood pressure upon standing.

You should strictly avoid taking Telkonol Trio Tablet if you are pregnant, as it can be harmful to the unborn baby, and it should be discontinued immediately upon detection of pregnancy. It is also not recommended while breastfeeding due to limited safety data. You should avoid consuming alcohol as it can further lower your blood pressure and worsen side effects.

If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid driving or operating machinery. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice regarding your diet and exercise while on this medication.

Dosage

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, nausea, sleepiness, electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats.
• If you think you have taken too much of Telkonol Trio Tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Telkonol Trio Tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Telkonol Trio Tablet works by the combined action of all its components - telmisartan, cilnidipine and chlorthalidone.
• Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker, and telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker. Collectively these medicines act by relaxing the blood vessels so that that heart can pump the blood more easily, and it leads to lowering of the blood pressure.
• Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill, it works by increasing the loss of water and salt from the body, thus resulting in increased production of urine, thereby lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use

• Telkonol Trio Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Telkonol Trio Tablet during pregnancy?

• Telkonol Trio Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy as it may be harmful to the unborn baby.
• When pregnancy is detected, this medicine should be discontinued immediately.
• Consult your doctor, if you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Telkonol Trio Tablet while breastfeeding?

• Telkonol Trio Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as limited safety data is available in lactating mothers.
• Thus consult your doctor before taking this medicine during breastfeeding. He/she may suggest an alternative medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Telkonol Trio Tablet?

Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Telkonol Trio Tablet.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Telkonol Trio Tablet?

Avoid consuming alcohol with Telkonol Trio Tablet as alcohol can lower blood pressure and can also exaggerate the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
• You are pregnant, think you may be or are planning a pregnancy
• You are diabetic and on aliskiren, an anti-hypertensive medicine to control blood pressure.
• You have increased level of potassium in the blood or are on any potassium supplements
• You have raised aldosterone levels
• You may experience an increase in the potassium level or sugar level in your blood or elevated uric acid levels.
• You have low levels of potassium or sodium in your blood
• Telkonol Trio Tablet is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to telmisartan, cilnidipine, chlorthalidone, similar medicines or any of the ingredient of Telkonol Trio Tablet
• If you have any problems with your liver, kidneys or heart.
• If you feel difficulty in passing urine or passing no urine at all (anuria).
• If you have diabetes or any kidney problem and you are taking medicine for lowering the blood pressure like aliskiren
• If you have a blockage in your gallbladder and small intestine.
• If you have an untreated Addison’s disease or history of gout, uric acid calculi
• If you are being treated with lithium (used to treat psychiatric illnesses)
• If you are pregnant

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Cough
• Decreased appetite
• Swelling of lower limb
• Low blood pressure that occurs when standing up from sitting or lying down

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, diabetes, infection, asthma, high cholesterol levels, are taking blood thinners, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines.
• Medicine used for heart failure like digoxin should be used cautiously.
• You may experience low blood sugar if you are taking medicine for diabetes like insulin, metformin along with this medicine.
• Concomitant use of this tablet along with other blood pressure medicines like aliskiren, anti-cancer medicine like aldesleukin, medicines like aspirin, prednisone, and betamethasone may alter the effects of this medicine.
• Few medicines can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure like lithium and thus should be used with caution.
• Other medicines are quinide, digoxin, carbamazepine, rifampicin, cimetidine, erythromycin, baclofen, amifostine and water pills like amiloride, spironolactone should be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal

• Store Telkonol Trio Tablets at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sun light and heat.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
• Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Telkonol Trio Tablet used for?

Telkonol Trio Tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, when blood pressure cannot be controlled by telmisartan, cilnidipine or chlorthalidone alone.

Is Telkonol Trio Tablet an anti-hypertensive medicine?

Yes, Telkonol Trio Tablet is an anti-hypertensive medicine containing telmisartan, cilnidipine and chlorthalidone.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Telkonol Trio Tablet?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Can Telkonol Trio Tablet affect my blood sugar levels?

Yes, this medicine may cause you to experience an increase in your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes or are taking medicine like insulin or metformin for diabetes, your doctor may need to monitor your blood sugar closely and adjust your diabetes medicine dose.