• Amptel-H Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure
• It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling the blood pressure effectively
• Lowering blood pressure helps to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future
• You can take Amptel-H Tablet with or without food
• The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
• Try to take it at the same time each day
• It’s important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to
• It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more, so it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed
• Use this Amptel-H Tablet regularly even if you feel better to get the most from it
• High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
• The most common side effect is dizziness
• Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, shortness of breath, and changes to your heartbeat
• Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine
• It is the purpose of this medicine as frequent urination helps control your blood pressure
• You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare
• Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away
• It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• You should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes
• Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.

Uses of Amptel-H Tablet

• In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Amptel-H Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide
• It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling your blood pressure effectively
• Telmisartan works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels so your blood can flow more easily
• This will lower your blood pressure
• Hydrochlorothiazide is known as a diuretic (water pill) which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure
• If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems
• The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective
• You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Amptel-H Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Amptel-H Tablet

• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Decreased magnesium level in blood