Telsarta tablet 20mg

About Telsarta tablet 20mg

Telsarta tablet 20mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Long term cardiovascular risk reduction
• Kidney protection in people with diabetes and high blood pressure
• Blood pressure control after other medicines fail to work alone

Drug Class

• Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
• Antihypertensive agent

What Experts Say

Telmisartan blocks a hormone called angiotensin II, which relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure steadily over the day.

It is taken once daily, with or without food, and full effect usually builds over a few weeks of regular use.

Blood pressure and kidney function are usually checked periodically, since ARBs can raise potassium levels and affect kidney readings in some people.

Telsarta tablet 20mg formula

• Telmisartan 20mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Telsarta tablet 20mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, at the same time each day.
• Swallow with water, with or without food.
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice, even if you feel well.
• Have blood pressure and kidney function checked as advised.

Drug Interactions

Telmisartan can interact with other blood pressure medicines and potassium sparing drugs.

• ACE inhibitors: Combining raises the risk of high potassium and kidney problems.
• Potassium supplements or sparing diuretics: Increase the risk of dangerously high potassium.
• NSAIDs (like ibuprofen): Can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid completely, ARBs can harm the unborn baby.
• Kidney function: Use cautiously in kidney artery narrowing or reduced kidney function.
• High potassium: Can raise blood potassium, especially with potassium supplements.
• Dehydration: Can cause low blood pressure in people who are dehydrated or on diuretics.

Telsarta tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure
• Back pain
• Fatigue
• Raised potassium levels (uncommon)

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.