Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Twynsta Tablet
Twynsta Tablet
| Generic name | Telmisartan / Amlodipine (as Amlodipine Besylate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Angiotensin II AT1 Receptor Blocker / Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Forms | Tablets: 40 mg/5 mg, Tablets: 40 mg/10 mg, Tablets: 80 mg/5 mg, Tablets: 80 mg/10 mg |
Twynsta is a combination tablet containing two medicines, telmisartan and amlodipine, that work together to lower high blood pressure. Telmisartan blocks a substance called angiotensin II that narrows blood vessels, and amlodipine stops calcium from entering blood vessel walls, which also helps blood vessels relax.
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