Telma 20 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Telmisartan (20mg)
Package Size ( 15 Tablet in a strip )
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Telma 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.
Telma 20 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.
This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, it may cause hypotension (low blood pressure) in some people. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these side effects. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
USES OF TELMA TABLET
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treatment of Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
BENEFITS OF TELMA TABLET
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telma 20 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This effectively lowers the blood pressure. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TELMA TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Telma
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Sinus inflammation
- Skin ulcer
- Intermittent claudication
HOW TO USE TELMA TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telma 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW TELMA TABLET WORKS
Telma 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma 20 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telma 20 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Telma 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telma 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Telma 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telma 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Telma 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telma 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TELMA TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Telma 20 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Faq for medicine:
Q: Is Telma safe?
A: Telma is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: What is Telma used for?
A: Telma is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.
Q: Is Telma a blood thinner?
A: No, Telma is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Q: Is Telma an ACE inhibitor?
A: No, Telma is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Q: Can I take Telma with paracetamol?
A: Yes, Telma can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Does Telma cause cough?
A: Use of Telma can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telma.
Q: Does Telma cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Telma has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Telma.
Q: Can the use of Telma cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
A: Yes, Telma can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.
Q: Can the use of Telma cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telma. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telma.
Q: Can the use of Telma cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Telma. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can Telma cause a headache?
A: Telma is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Telma.
Q: Does Telma cause weight loss?
A: Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telma. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.
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