Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Telmisartan
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
C09CA07
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Telmisa?
Uses
Amlodipine besylate belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood ves...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Amlodipine is the derivative of Amlodipine (Besylate). It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
Use 2.5 mg/dose QD PO, in small & fragile geriatric patients or those with hepatic insufficiency.Maximum dose: 10 mg/24hr
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take amlodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
Safety Alerts
Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis, unstable angina, hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines, cholestasis & biliary obstructive disorders, severe hepatic impairment, refractory hypokalaemia, hypercalcaemia
Important Warnings
Patients who are vol-&/or Nadepleted by vigorous diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, within one month of MI, impaired hepatic function, hypertensive crisis, bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to single functioning kidney, mild to moderate renal impairment, diarrhoea or vomiting, severe CHF, primary aldosteronism, aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardio-myopathy, may impair glucose tolerance, hereditary fructose intolerance, ischaemic cardiopathy or CV disease
Monitor serum K in patients at risk of hyperkalaemia
Side Effects
Headacheoedemafatiguenauseaflushing and dizzinessrashgingival hyperplasiaalopeciapruritusangioedemapalpitationsdyspnoeaabdominal painback paindyspepsia
Drug Interactions
Monitor digoxin & lithium levels during concomitant use
other kaliuretic diuretics
laxatives
corticosteroids
ACTH
amphotericin
carbenoxolone
penicillin-G potassium
Pregnancy & Lactation
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 232.75
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 322
DVAGORs 232.75
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Telmisartan, and what they are not.You pay Rs 214 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Misar AM
40mg
Rs 416.92Rs 29.78/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Am-Telsan
40mg
Rs 263.62Rs 37.66/unit
Below approved ceilingHILTON PHARMA
Tiocardisam
40mg
Rs 19
Below approved ceilingATCO
Telsarta-A
40mg
Rs 238.8
Below approved ceiling
Sofvasctelm
40mg
Rs 651.64
WILSONS PHARMACEUTICALS
Telarbplus
40mg
Rs 712.53
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Telmikyta
40mg
Rs 1,492.78
High-Q Pharmaceuticals
Talam
40mg
Rs 683.83 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd. DML: 000052
Telmipin
40mg
Rs 772.84 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSchazoo Zaka (Pvt) Ltd
Ezitabam
40mg
Rs 607.08 ceiling
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Telysa-AM
40mg
Rs 1,000.17 ceiling
No DRAP alertsScilife Pharma Private Limited
Dowtel-AM
40mg
Rs 735.79 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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