Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Composition of Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Hypertel 80 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan 80 mg. It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); reduction of cardiovascular risk (heart attack/stroke) in high-risk patients when appropriate.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps prevent stroke and heart attack risk
• Protects kidneys in at-risk patients
• Once-daily long-acting BP control

How Hypertel 80 mg Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks AT1 receptors. This relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and reduces strain on the heart.

How to take Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day; can be taken with or without food. Swallow whole with water; do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Hypertel are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• nausea
• diarrhea
• back pain
• low blood pressure
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• raised creatinine

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy (especially 2nd/3rd trimester) due to risk of fetal harm; avoid in severe liver impairment or biliary obstruction. Use caution in kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, dehydration/low salt, and in elderly due to risk of hypotension and kidney function changes. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium; seek help for fainting, swelling of face/lips, or reduced urine output.

Do not take Hypertel if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, amiloride), ACE inhibitors or other ARBs/aliskiren (higher risk of kidney issues and hyperkalemia), NSAIDs (reduced effect and kidney risk), lithium (toxicity), diuretics (additive low BP), trimethoprim (raises potassium)

How to store Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Hypertel 80 mg Tablet

Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BALINT PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)