20mg;40mg;80mg
10 tablets/blister, 1 blister/box
Antihypertensive
Telmisartan
Product Information
General Information:
AdvaCare is a GMP manufacturer of Telmisartan Tablets.
Telmisartan is an angiotensin 11 receptor antagonist. Angiotensin 11 causes blood vessels to tighten or constrict. This antihypertensive drug acts by blocking the effect of angiotensin. This makes the blood vessels to relax more.
It also allows the kidney to eliminate excess water and salt. These actions lower blood pressure and reduce pressure in the cardiac system.
Telmisartan is majorly excreted unchanged in the feces.
Side Effects:
As with all pharmaceutical medications, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of telmisartan tablets.
Always consult a physician for medical advice before use.
Common side effects may include back pain, sinus pain, and congestion, diarrhea, sore throat, flu-like symptoms, upset stomach, muscle pain, dizziness, headache, fatigue, and nausea.
More severe side effects may include low blood pressure, kidney disease, allergic reactions, and lightheadedness.
For a comprehensive list of all possible effects, consult your doctor. If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptom, then please call your doctor immediately.
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Additional Information
Always consult a medical doctor or patient care specialist before using telmisartan tablets.
Indications and Usage
Telmisartan is used to lower high blood pressure, lower risk for heart attack, stroke, or death from heart diseases.
It is also administered to adults who are 55 years or older and at high risk of significant cardiac disease events who can’t take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
It is also used in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
Administration and Dosage
Use of telmisartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding is very harmful. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional before taking telmisartan.
Refer to your doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage. Do not exceed the advisable dosage.
The usual dose for adults is 40mg taken once per day.
The maintenance dose is 20–80mg once per day.
This medication is not for people younger than 18 years.
Interactions
Possible interactions with telmisartan tablets include blood pressure medications, pain drugs, digoxin, lithium, and some herbal agents.
Telmisartan tablets should not be taken with alcohol. Consult with your doctor about any medications you are taking, before your treatment with telmisartan tablets.
Overdose
Taking more medicines may cause poisoning and serious side effects.
Please call the emergency department if you suspect telmisartan tablets overdose.
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Do NOT take telmisartan if:
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding;
- You are at any risk of low blood pressure;
- You have high potassium levels;
- You are allergic to its active ingredient;s
- You are consuming alcohol;
- You have kidney damage;
- You are younger than 18 years.
No adverse reactions have been reported.
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