Arbitel-AM (Telmisartan 40mg + Amlodipine 5mg) Tablets
A fixed-dose combination for adults with high blood pressure that needs dual-medicine control in one convenient daily tablet
Arbitel-AM combines two well-established blood pressure medicines — telmisartan (an angiotensin receptor blocker) and amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) — into a single once-daily tablet. By tackling high blood pressure through two different mechanisms at the same time, Arbitel-AM provides stronger, more consistent blood pressure control than either medicine alone, while also protecting the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels from long-term damage.
Brand name : Arbitel-AM
Ingredient 1 : Telmisartan 40mg
Ingredient 2 : Amlodipine 5mg
Requires prescription : Yes
How do the two ingredients work?
Telmisartan 40mg
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Blocks a hormone called angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow. By blocking it, telmisartan allows blood vessels to relax and blood pressure to fall. It also protects the kidneys — especially important in people with diabetes.
Amlodipine 5mg
Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Prevents calcium from entering the walls of blood vessels, causing them to widen and relax. This reduces the resistance blood faces as it flows through your body, lowering blood pressure and easing the workload on your heart.
These two complementary mechanisms work simultaneously — one targeting the hormonal cause of high blood pressure, the other relaxing the blood vessel walls directly — giving broader and more effective control than a single medicine can achieve.
Who is Arbitel-AM prescribed for?
Adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure
Patients whose blood pressure remains too high on a single medication and whose doctor has determined that dual therapy is needed.
Patients already taking telmisartan and amlodipine separately
Arbitel-AM simplifies your regimen by combining both into one tablet, reducing the number of pills you take each day and making it easier to stay on track.
People with diabetes or kidney disease
Telmisartan has well-established kidney-protective properties, making this combination particularly suitable for patients with type 2 diabetes or early kidney disease alongside high blood pressure.
High cardiovascular risk patients
Adults at elevated risk of stroke, heart attack, or heart failure who need reliable, sustained blood pressure reduction around the clock.
Dosage & how to take
| Dose | One tablet once daily |
| When to take | Same time every day, with or without food |
| Swallow with | A full glass of water |
| Can tablet be split? | No — swallow whole, do not crush or chew |
| Liver impairment | Use with caution — your doctor will advise |
| Missed dose | Take as soon as you remember; skip if nearly time for next dose. Never double up. |
Do not stop taking Arbitel-AM without your doctor's guidance — blood pressure can rise quickly if treatment is stopped suddenly.
Who should not take Arbitel-AM?
Key things to know before buying
Common side effects
Unlike ACE inhibitors (e.g. lisinopril, ramipril), telmisartan does not commonly cause a persistent dry cough — making Arbitel-AM a preferred option for patients who have experienced that side effect. Contact your doctor if side effects persist or feel severe.