Telmisartan And Amlodipine

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Telmisartan and amlodipine tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (DHP-CCB) combination product indicated for the treatment of hypertension alone or with other antihypertensive agents to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1 ) Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets are indicated as initial therapy in patients likely to need multiple antihypertensive agents to achieve their blood pressure goals ( 1 ) Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents to lower blood pressure.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS In the placebo-controlled factorial design study, the most common reasons for discontinuation of therapy with telmisartan and amlodipine tablets were peripheral edema, dizziness, and hypotension, each leading to discontinuation of ≤0.5% of telmisartan and amlodipine tablets-treated patients. Adverse reactions that occurred at a ≥2% higher incidence on telmisartan and amlodipine tablets than placebo were peripheral edema (4.8% vs 0%), dizziness (3% vs 2.2%), and back pain (2.2% vs 0%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death (see Clinical Considerations) . Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents.

WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY WARNING: FATAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and amlodipine tablets as soon as possible ( 5.1 , 8.1 ) Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus ( 5.1 , 8.1 ) When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan and amlodipine tablets as soon as possible [see WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 ) and USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIO... 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure ( 5.1 ) Hypotension: Correct any volume or salt depletion before initiating therapy. Observe for signs and symptoms of hypotension. Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis ( 5.2 ) Titrate slowly in patients with hepatic ( 5.4 ) or severe renal impairment ( 5.5 ) Heart failure: Monitor for worsening ( 5.8 ) Avoid concomitant use with an ACE inhibitor ( 5.6 ) Myocardial infarction: Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of telmisartan and amlodipine, particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Fetal Toxicity Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and t... 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis or angioedema) to telmisartan, amlodipine or any other component of this product ( 4 ) Do not co-administer aliskiren with telmisartan and amlodipine in patients with diabetes ( 4 ) Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis or angioedema) to telmisartan, amlodipine,...