Telma 20 Tablet
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Product introduction
Telma 20 Tablet Product Introduction
Telma 20 Tablet contains Telmisartan 20 mg, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to lower high blood pressure. Telma 20 Tablet helps relax and widen blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart.
Telma 20 Tablet may be prescribed alone or together with other medicines for blood-pressure control. Regular treatment can help reduce the long-term risk of cardiovascular complications associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
Uses of Telma 20 Tablet
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart failure, when prescribed by a doctor
- Reduction of cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients
- Kidney protection in certain patients with diabetes and hypertension
Benefits of Telma 20 Tablet
Telma 20 Tablet Benefits
- Helps lower high blood pressure
- Relaxes and widens blood vessels
- Reduces the workload on the heart
- Helps improve blood flow
- Helps reduce the long-term risk associated with uncontrolled hypertension
- May provide kidney-protective benefits in selected patients
Side effects of Telma 20 Tablet
Most side effects do not need medical attention. Consult your doctor if they persist or worry you.
- Dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, back pain, weakness, low blood pressure, increased potassium levels, nausea, abdominal discomfort
- Most side effects are usually mild. Contact your doctor if side effects persist, become severe or are accompanied by fainting, severe weakness or significant changes in urination.
How to use Telma 20 Tablet
How to Use Telma 20 Tablet
Take Telma 20 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water.
- Telma 20 Tablet can generally be taken with or without food.
- Take it at the same time each day for consistent blood-pressure control.
- Do not crush or chew the tablet unless specifically instructed.
- Continue taking Telma 20 Tablet even if you feel well, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
Do not change the dose or stop treatment without consulting your doctor.
How Telma 20 Tablet works
How Telma 20 Tablet Works
Telmisartan in Telma 20 Tablet blocks the action of angiotensin II at AT1 receptors.
Angiotensin II normally causes blood vessels to constrict and contributes to increased blood pressure. By blocking its action, Telma 20 Tablet helps the blood vessels relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Safety advice
Telma 20 Tablet Safety Advice
- Use Telma 20 Tablet only as prescribed.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
- Your doctor may monitor kidney function and potassium levels during treatment.
- Avoid potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless your doctor recommends them.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe dizziness or fainting.
- Do not stop Telma 20 Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
- Limit alcohol because it may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect and dizziness.
- Seek medical attention for swelling of the face, lips or tongue, difficulty breathing or other signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Telma 20 Tablet and Pregnancy
Telma 20 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. Telmisartan can cause serious harm to the developing baby, particularly during later pregnancy.
Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Telma 20 Tablet. Your doctor will advise you about an appropriate alternative.
Telma 20 Tablet and Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor before taking Telma 20 Tablet while breastfeeding. Your doctor will determine whether telmisartan is appropriate or whether an alternative treatment should be used.
Product information
| Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Composition | Telmisartan 20 mg |
| Form | Tablet |
| Pack size | 15 Tablets |
| Storage | Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place |