Telsartan-AM

Tablet · Dr Reddy's Labs
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Telsartan-AM is a tablet made by Dr Reddy's Labs that contains Telmisartan 40 mg + Amlodipine 5 mg. It combines Telmisartan: blood pressure medicine (arb) and Amlodipine: blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker).

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Telmisartan40 mg
Amlodipine5 mg

Telmisartan

Blood pressure medicine (ARB)

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

How it works

An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It stops the hormone angiotensin II from narrowing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

How to take it

Usually 20 to 80 mg once a day at the same time, with or without food. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Common side effects

  • Dizziness, especially when standing up
  • Tiredness
  • Raised potassium

Get medical help straight away if

  • Swelling of the face, lips or tongue
  • Fainting
  • Much less urine
  • Muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium)

Be careful

Not in pregnancy. Can raise potassium; get blood tests as advised.

Other medicines and interactions

Potassium supplements, salt substitutes, spironolactone and NSAIDs raise potassium and kidney risk. Do not combine with an ACE inhibitor or aliskiren. Raises lithium levels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Must not be used in pregnancy (it harms the baby's kidneys); switch before trying to conceive. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding; other medicines may be preferred.

Amlodipine

Blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker)

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure and prevents chest pain (angina).

How it works

A calcium channel blocker that relaxes the muscle in artery walls, lowering blood pressure and easing angina.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 10 mg once a day, any time, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Ankle swelling
  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Palpitations

Get medical help straight away if

  • Chest pain that is worse than usual
  • Fainting
  • Swollen gums

Be careful

Can cause ankle swelling or flushing.

Other medicines and interactions

Simvastatin above 20 mg should not be combined with it. Clarithromycin, itraconazole and grapefruit juice can raise its level.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally avoided in pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is the best choice; nifedipine is the calcium channel blocker most often used. Small amounts pass into breast milk; ask your doctor.

Same composition, other brands (15)

Telma-AMTelmikind-AMTelvas-AMCresar AMAmlopres TLTazloc-AMArbitel-AMTelmed AMEritel-AMTelsar ASartel AMTelista-AMStamlo-TTellzy-AMTelpres AM 40/5

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Telsartan-AM?

Telsartan-AM is a tablet by Dr Reddy's Labs containing Telmisartan 40 mg + Amlodipine 5 mg.

What is Telsartan-AM used for?

Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys. Lowers blood pressure and prevents chest pain (angina).

How should I take Telsartan-AM?

Usually 20 to 80 mg once a day at the same time, with or without food. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect. Keep taking it even if you feel well. Usually 5 to 10 mg once a day, any time, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Telsartan-AM?

Common side effects include: Dizziness, especially when standing up, tiredness, raised potassium, Ankle swelling, flushing, headache, tiredness, palpitations. Get medical help straight away for: Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, fainting, much less urine, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium), Chest pain that is worse than usual, fainting, swollen gums.

Does Telsartan-AM need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Telsartan-AM in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Must not be used in pregnancy (it harms the baby's kidneys); switch before trying to conceive. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding; other medicines may be preferred. Generally avoided in pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is the best choice; nifedipine is the calcium channel blocker most often used. Small amounts pass into breast milk; ask your doctor.

What are the substitutes for Telsartan-AM?

Brands with the same composition: Telma-AM, Telmikind-AM, Telvas-AM, Cresar AM, Amlopres TL, Tazloc-AM, Arbitel-AM, Telmed AM, Eritel-AM, Telsar A, Sartel AM, Telista-AM. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.