Telma-AM
Telma-AM is a tablet made by Glenmark that contains Telmisartan + Amlodipine (40 mg + 5 mg). It is commonly used for: High blood pressure; Diabetic kidney disease; Heart protection.
Composition
Telmisartan + Amlodipine
Strength
40 mg + 5 mg
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Glenmark
System
Allopathy
Type
Combination
Prescription
Prescription onlyPrescription required
Check the current MRP printed on the pack or with your pharmacist; prices change and many are capped by NPPA.
Uses
- High blood pressure
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Heart protection
- Angina
About Telmisartan
Telmisartan: How to take
Once daily, with or without food.
Telmisartan: Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Back pain
Telmisartan: Serious side effects — get medical help
- High potassium
- Kidney function changes
- Angioedema (rare)
Telmisartan: Who should not take it
- Pregnancy
- Severe liver disease
- Taking aliskiren with diabetes
Telmisartan: Interactions
- Potassium supplements
- NSAIDs
- Lithium
Telmisartan: Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Must not be used in pregnancy - can harm the baby.
Telmisartan: Alcohol & driving
May cause dizziness.
Telmisartan: Storage
Store below 30°C.
About Amlodipine
Amlodipine: How to take
Once daily at the same time; continue even when BP is normal.
Amlodipine: Common side effects
- Ankle swelling
- Flushing
- Headache
Amlodipine: Serious side effects — get medical help
- Very low BP
- Worsening chest pain (rare)
Amlodipine: Who should not take it
- Severe low BP
- Severe aortic stenosis
Amlodipine: Interactions
- Simvastatin (dose limit)
- Clarithromycin
Amlodipine: Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Use only if prescribed in pregnancy.
Amlodipine: Alcohol & driving
May cause dizziness initially.
Amlodipine: Storage
Store below 30°C.
Other brands of Telmisartan
Other brands of Amlodipine
Frequently asked questions
What is Telma-AM used for?
High blood pressure, Diabetic kidney disease, Heart protection, Angina
What is the composition of Telma-AM?
Telmisartan + Amlodipine 40 mg + 5 mg
What are the side effects of Telma-AM?
Dizziness, Back pain, Ankle swelling, Flushing, Headache
Who makes Telma-AM?
Glenmark
Medically reviewed by
Medical review pending
Last updated
11 October 2026
Sources
- Manufacturer product information and pack label
- CDSCO approved drug information
- National Formulary of India
This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.