Manufacturer : Telmisartan (40mg)

Made In: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Telsartan 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. Telsartan 40 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, it may cause upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, sinus infection, and diarrhea in some people. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these side effects. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine. USES OF TELSARTAN TABLET Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of heart attack and stroke Treatment of Heart failure BENEFITS OF TELSARTAN TABLET In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Telsartan 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This effectively lowers the blood pressure. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF TELSARTAN TABLET Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Telsartan Upper respiratory tract infection Sinus infection Back pain Diarrhea HOW TO USE TELSARTAN TABLET Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telsartan 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW TELSARTAN TABLET WORKS Telsartan 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telsartan 40 Tablet. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Telsartan 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Telsartan 40 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving UNSAFE Telsartan 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. warnings Kidney CAUTION Telsartan 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telsartan 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine. warnings Liver CAUTION Telsartan 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telsartan 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Telsartan 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TELSARTAN TABLET? If you miss a dose of Telsartan 40 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.