Telibest-40H

Composition of Telibest-40H

Telibest-40H contains Telmisartan 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg (per tablet). It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + Thiazide diuretic class of medicines.

Uses of Telibest-40H

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• especially when single-drug therapy is not adequate; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events associated with uncontrolled BP

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Provides better BP control than single agent in many patients
• Reduces fluid overload by diuresis
• Helps protect heart and kidneys by controlling BP

How Telibest-40H works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II effects, lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that increases salt and water excretion through urine, reducing fluid volume and blood pressure.

How to take Telibest-40H

Oral tablets. Take as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow 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. It can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Telibest-40H

Most side effects of Telibest-40H are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• dizziness
• lightheadedness
• low blood pressure
• increased urination
• headache
• fatigue
• nausea
• electrolyte imbalance (low potassium/sodium)
• increased uric acid
• muscle cramps

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 Telibest-40H

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy; stop and consult doctor if pregnancy occurs. Use caution in kidney or liver disease, dehydration, low BP, heart failure, diabetes, gout, and electrolyte disturbances. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function (creatinine), and electrolytes (sodium/potassium); risk of acute kidney injury in volume-depleted patients. Thiazides may raise blood sugar, uric acid and lipids; may cause photosensitivity.

Do not take Telibest-40H 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. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

NSAIDs (may reduce effect and increase kidney risk), lithium (toxicity risk), other antihypertensives/alcohol (additive low BP), potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (risk of high potassium with ARB), ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (higher risk of kidney issues/hyperkalemia; avoid in diabetes with aliskiren), digoxin (telmisartan may increase levels), corticosteroids/ACTH (electrolyte loss), antidiabetics (dose adjustment may be needed)

How to store Telibest-40H

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Telibest-40H

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. Weigh yourself at the same time each day if you have heart failure, and report a rapid gain. Do not add extra salt, and ask before using a potassium-based salt substitute.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WALTON HEALTH CARE PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + Thiazide diuretic