Product introduction
Telday CH is a combination blood pressure tablet containing telmisartan and chlorthalidone. It is prescribed when one medicine alone does not bring blood pressure down enough, and it is generally taken once a day for the long term.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children.
Uses of Telday CH 40mg/56.5mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Benefits of Telday CH 40mg/56.5mg Tablet
By relaxing blood vessels and also helping the body shed excess salt and water, the combination lowers blood pressure more effectively than either component alone. Well-controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage.
Side effects of Telday CH 40mg/56.5mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Dizziness or light-headedness.
- Nausea.
- Diarrhoea.
- Headache.
- Changes in blood lipid levels.
How to use Telday CH 40mg/56.5mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food, at the same time every day. Avoid taking it within about four hours of bedtime, since the diuretic effect may make you pass urine at night. Do not stop it without talking to your doctor.
How Telday CH 40mg/56.5mg Tablet works
Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that stops the hormone angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so they relax and widen. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that makes the kidneys remove extra water and salt, which lowers the volume of fluid in the blood and eases pressure on the vessel walls.
Substitutes for Telday CH 40mg/56.5mg Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Alcohol may lower blood pressure further and cause dizziness, so use it with caution.
It can cause serious harm to an unborn baby, including birth defects, and must not be used during pregnancy.
It may pass into breast milk and could be toxic to the baby, so avoid it while breastfeeding.
It is not known if this medicine affects concentration, but dizziness is possible. Ask your doctor if you are unsure.
Use with caution in kidney disease, as a dose adjustment may be needed.
It should be avoided in people with liver disease.
Quick tips
- Take the tablet at the same time every day, and not close to bedtime.
- Get up slowly from sitting or lying down to avoid feeling dizzy.
- Drink enough fluids and tell your doctor if you have extreme thirst, a dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- Blood pressure treatment is usually long term, so do not stop even when you feel well.
- Healthy habits such as less salt, regular exercise, stress control and avoiding smoking and alcohol add to the effect.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Angiotensin II antagonist with diuretic |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | Cardiac |
| Action class | Angiotensin II antagonists combined with diuretics |
Frequently asked questions
Why shouldn't I take Telday CH at bedtime?
Because it contains a diuretic, taking it too close to bedtime may make you wake up to pass urine. Take it earlier in the day.
Will I need to take it for life?
High blood pressure is usually a long-term condition, so treatment is typically continued indefinitely. Your doctor will review it from time to time.
Is it safe to stop it suddenly?
No. Stopping can cause blood pressure to rise again, so talk to your doctor before making any change.
Can I take it on an empty stomach?
Yes, it can be taken with or without food.