SPL Set ID: ca60a4d5-ace7-4889-94ee-e2265fd63811
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Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets, USP are a fixed dose combination of telmisartan and amlodipine. Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets contain telmisartan, a non-peptide angiotensin II receptor (type AT 1 ) antagonist. Telmisartan, USP is a white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water and in the pH range of 3 to 9, sparingly soluble in strong acid (except insoluble in hydrochloric acid), and soluble in strong base. Telmisartan is chemically described as 4′-[[4-Methyl-6-(1-methyl-1 H -benzimidazol-2yl)-2-propyl-1 H -benzimidazol-1yl]methyl]biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid. Its molecular formula is C 33 H 30 N 4 O 2 and its structural formula is: Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets contain the besylate salt of amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (CCB). Amlodipine besylate, USP is a white or almost white powder, slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol. Amlodipine besylate’s chemical name is 3-ethyl 5-methyl (4 RS )-2-[(2-aminoethoxy) methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-methyl-1,4 dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate benzenesulfonate. Its molecular formula is C 20 H 25 ClN 2 O 5 •C 6 H 6 O 3 S and its structural formula is: Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets are formulated in four strengths for oral administration with a combination of amlodipine besylate, equivalent to 5 mg or 10 mg of amlodipine free-base, with 40 mg or 80 mg of telmisartan provided in the following four combinations: 40/5 mg, 40/10 mg, 80/5 mg and 80/10 mg. Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, meglumine, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch (corn) and sodium hydroxide. Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets are hygroscopic and require protection from moisture. Telmisartan and amlodipine tablets require protection from light. Meets USP Dissolution Test 2 Telmisartan Structural Formula Amlodipine Besylate Structural Formula