Telmisartan-amlodipine-indapamide for treating hypertension

Telmisartan-amlodipine-indapamide is in development for the treatment of Hypertension. Hypertension is characterised by persistently high blood pressure. When a person’s blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on the blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. The causes of high blood pressure are not always clear, but the risks are increased by factors such as being overweight, eating too much salt and lack of exercise. In about 1 in 10 cases of hypertension, there is an underlying cause, such as a health condition or a specific medication. Hypertension often does not have symptoms but if someone has very high blood pressure then they may experience headaches, blurred or double vision, regular nosebleeds, or shortness of breath. Hypertension is a prevalent (common) condition that can be serious if not treated. The use of combination therapies for hypertension has the potential to improve blood pressure control to a greater extent than monotherapies.