Uses:
- Treats hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Treats heart disease (heart attack or stroke).
Active ingredient: Telmisartan.
Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive agents.
Pharmacological class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
How it works:
- Inhibits the action of angiotensin II, resulting in the relaxation of blood vessels.
- Reduces blood pressure.
Important information:
- Do not take if you are allergic to Telmisartan or its other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have severe liver conditions, diabetes, or impaired kidney function, which was treated with pressure-lowering medicine with aliskiren.
- Inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart conditions, renal artery stenosis, kidney transplant, increased aldosterone levels, hypotension, raised potassium level, or diabetes.
- Telma 20mg tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken beyond the first three months.
- Adolescents and children up to the age of 18 years are not recommended to take this medication.
- Notify your doctor if you are intolerant to some sugar, as this contains lactose.
Dosage and administration:
- Take the Telma 20mg tablet as your physician advises. Usually, it is taken once a day.
- Take medicine at the same time.
- Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
- Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
- Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Telma 20mg tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken beyond the first three months as it may harm the unborn baby.
- Breast feeding: Taking Telma 20mg tablet while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it may affect the child.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Telma 20mg tablet is safe for patients with lung problems.
- Liver: Telma 20mg tablet should be used cautiously in liver patients.
- Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking a Telma 20mg tablet.
- Driving: Telma 20mg tablet could alter the driving ability or operating machinery capacity by causing dizziness, headaches, nausea, and tiredness.
Side effects:
- Serious: Sepsis (blood poisoning), angioedema (swelling in the deeper layers of the skin).
- Common: Low blood pressure, back pain, sinusitis, diarrhea.
FAQs:
How to manage the side effects of Telma 20mg tablet? To manage the side effects of Telma 20mg tablet, follow the prescribed dosage, and report side effects promptly. Stay hydrated, and monitor blood pressure regularly. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, and attend follow-up appointments.
Can I dissolve the Telma 20mg tablet and drink it instead of swallowing it? No, you should not dissolve the tablet and drink the solution. This medicine was designed to be swallowed whole with water.
Are there any serious side effects of Telma 20mg tablet I should be aware of? Yes, side effects of Telma 20mg tablet may include severe allergic reactions and liver or kidney problems. It is mandatory to seek medical attention if you encounter any side effects, such as difficulty breathing, swelling, nausea, and rashes.
Can I use a Telma 20mg tablet for children? Telma 20mg tablet should not be used in adolescents and children until 18 years are not recommended.
Is it safe to use Telma 20mg tablet if I am two months pregnant? Telma 20mg tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken beyond the first three months as it may harm the unborn baby. Report to your medical professional if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Storage:
- Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
- Do not freeze the medicine.
- Do not store above 30°C.
- Always check the expiry date before consuming it.