What is Stamlo T?
Stamlo T contains two medicines that help to control high blood pressure. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) while Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). These active ingredients work together to relax the blood vessels and to make the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body because it meets with less pressure.
Stamlo T is often prescribed when taking one of the active ingredients alone has not been effective at reducing blood pressure. It may also be prescribed alongside additional telmisartan or amlodipine.
When you start taking Stamlo T, your doctor will monitor how your body responds to treatment by doing regular blood pressure checks. You may be told to take one tablet a day. Your doctor will start you on a low dose, which you will take for two weeks before increasing to a slightly higher dose if needed. The length of your treatment will be specified by your doctor and will depend on your blood pressure levels and how you respond to treatment. Most people see a reduction in blood pressure within four weeks, and feel the full effect of treatment within eight weeks.
Stamlo T is also available under other branded names including Telmicost-AM, Newtel-AM, Macsart-AM and Telmikind-AM. All of these treatments contain the same active ingredients and work in the same way, but the packaging and tablets may differ in size and appearance.
How does Stamlo T work?
Amlodipine and telmisartan work in different ways to reduce blood pressure. When their medicinal qualities are combined in Stamlo T, they create a very effective treatment for high blood pressure.
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks the substance that the body uses to tighten the blood vessels. When the blood vessels in the body tighten, it’s more difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body because it meets with high pressure. Telmisartan helps the vessels to relax, decreasing the pressure on the heart.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). When calcium enters the blood vessels it may become more difficult for blood to flow through them. This means that there is an increased pressure on the heart to pump blood around the body. Amlodipine stops calcium from entering the vessels and makes the heart’s job easier and lowers blood pressure.
What doses of Stamlo T are there?
Stamlo T comes in a single dosage size. The tablets are made up of 5mg of amlodipine and 40mg of telmisartan. Your doctor will tell you how to take Stamlo T and how much to take each day.
If you find that Stamlo T is not effective, there might be other treatments available that could be better for you. Your doctor will be able to give you advice and ensure that you are taking the best treatment for your needs.
If the prescribed dose needs to be altered there’s also the option to take amlodipine and telmisartan as separate medications. Your doctor will be able to advise you on this as they monitor your treatment.
