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Telmas-40 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Telmas-40 Tablet 10's is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.
Telmas-40 Tablet 10's works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Telmas-40 Tablet 10's widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.
You can take Telmas-40 Tablet 10's irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Telmas-40 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Telmas-40 Tablet 10's is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Telmas-40 Tablet 10's passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Telmas-40 Tablet 10's while using Telmas-40 Tablet 10's and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Telmas-40 Tablet 10's may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Telmas-40 Tablet 10's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Telmas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telmas-40 Tablet 10's with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Telmas-40 Tablet 10's.
Uses of Telmas-40 Tablet 10's
High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Medicinal Benefits
Telmas-40 Tablet 10's is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Telmas-40 Tablet 10's is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.
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Side Effects of Telmas-40 Tablet 10's
- Diarrhoea
- Sinus infection
- Back pain
- Low blood pressure
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Telmas-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Telmas-40 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Telmas-40 Tablet 10's may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Telmas-40 Tablet 10's. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Telmas-40 Tablet 10's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Telmas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telmas-40 Tablet 10's with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Telmas-40 Tablet 10's.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Telmas-40 Tablet 10's may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.
Drug- Food Interaction: Telmas-40 Tablet 10's may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Telmas-40 Tablet 10's.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeYou are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Telmas-40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.
Pregnancy
unsafeTelmas-40 Tablet 10's is a Category D pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women especially in the second and third trimesters.
Breast Feeding
cautionAvoid breastfeeding while taking Telmas-40 Tablet 10's as it may be unsafe for the baby.
Driving
unsafeTelmas-40 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Liver
cautionTake Telmas-40 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Telmas-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney
cautionTake Telmas-40 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
unsafeIt is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness in children is not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
- Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
- Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
- Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
Special Advise
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
- Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Telmas-40 Tablet 10's for effective results.
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Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.
Cardiovascular risk: It is usually diagnosed in the patients older than 55 years of age characterized with blood vessel disease in the heart, brain, or legs (coronary, peripheral, or cerebral vascular disease) or diabetes with organ damage.
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