Is Twynsta a blood thinner medicine?
Question posted by Sylvia Lui on 17 July 2021
Last updated on 18 July 2021 by masso
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Twynsta belongs to the drug class angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers.
Twynsta contains a combination of amlodipine and telmisartan. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Twynsta is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
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- Twynsta uses and safety info
- Twynsta prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Twynsta (detailed)
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