Telma Beta 25mg Tablet: Blood Pressure Management

Uses:

• Treats essential hypertension (high blood pressure).

How it works:

• Telmisartan prevents the action of certain substances that tighten blood vessels, improving blood flow and increasing the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.
• Metoprolol lowers heart rate and reduces blood pressure by acting specifically on the heart.

Dosage and administration:

• Take as per the advice of the doctor.
• Can be taken with food or without food.
• Swallow whole with a glass of water; do not chew, crush, or break it.
• The doctor will decide the dose, dosage, and duration of treatment based on your condition and other factors.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: unsafe to use during early pregnancy, especially in the third month. Inform your physician if you become pregnant during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for alternative treatments, especially if your baby is a newborn or was born prematurely.
• Lungs: use with caution in patients with lung problems. Consult your physician.
• Liver: use cautiously in liver impairment or severe liver disease patients. Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases.
• Alcohol: avoid consuming alcohol as it can aggravate low blood pressure.
• Driving: do not drive or operate machinery as the medication can cause dizziness or tiredness.

Side effects:

• Serious: sepsis (blood infection), angioedema (swelling of skin and mucosa), dizziness on standing up (orthostatic hypotension).
• Common: hypotension (low blood pressure), bradycardia (slow heart rate), shortness of breath, headache, tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cold extremities, increased potassium level in the blood, itchy skin and rashes, anemia (decreased red blood cells), vertigo (sudden internal or external spinning sensation).

FAQ:

• Q: Can I stop taking Telma beta 25mg tablet if I feel better? A: No, keep taking the medication until the end of the recommended course of treatment. Sudden withdrawal may cause serious complications.
• Q: Is it safe to operate heavy machinery or drive while taking Telma beta 25mg tablet? A: It is best not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking the medication.
• Q: Can Telma beta 25mg tablet treat mental disorders? A: No, it is not used to treat mental disorders.
• Q: Can children use Telma beta 25mg tablet? A: No, it is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years.
• Q: What should I do if I overdose on Telma beta 25mg tablet? A: Report to your physician immediately as it may cause side effects like hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, dizziness, heart failure, higher levels of creatinine in the blood, and sudden kidney failure.
• Q: Can I take potassium supplements with Telma beta 25mg tablet? A: Let your doctor know if you're taking potassium-rich foods, such as salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements.

Storage:

• Store in a dry and cool place away from sunlight.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children and pets.

More information:

• If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

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