Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta

Last updated 29 Aug 2024 | 09:43 AM (UTC)

Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin Uses

Telmisartan+Rosuvastatin is used in the treatment of high blood pressure with high cholesterol.

How Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Common side effects of Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin

Nausea, Constipation, Stomach pain, Headache, Weakness, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased liver enzymes

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Medicine brands for Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin

Tellzy-RS

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹172 to ₹445

2 variant(s)

T-Mart R

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

Human Biolife India Pvt Ltd

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

₹181 to ₹181

1 variant(s)

Rosuviron-T

Nvron Life Science Ltd

₹190 to ₹190

1 variant(s)

Telmade RS

Made-inn Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹159 to ₹159

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin

Telmisartan + Rosuvastatin treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.