Telindia 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Telindia 20 mg Tablet

Telindia 20 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan 20 mg. It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Telindia 20 mg Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may be used to reduce risk of cardiovascular events (heart attack/stroke) in high-risk patients as advised by doctor

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke (in suitable patients)
• Helps protect kidneys in hypertension/diabetes (as advised)
• Once-daily BP control

How Telindia 20 mg Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks angiotensin II (AT1) receptors, causing blood vessels to relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.

How to take Telindia 20 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food. Swallow with water; do not stop suddenly 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 Telindia 20 mg Tablet

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

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

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 Telindia 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy (especially 2nd/3rd trimester) due to risk of fetal harm; stop and consult doctor if pregnancy occurs. Use caution in kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, dehydration, severe vomiting/diarrhea, or low blood pressure. Monitor kidney function and serum potassium, especially in elderly and those with diabetes or kidney impairment. Risk of hyperkalemia—avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless advised. Use caution in liver impairment.

Do not take Telindia 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/salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone/eplerenone/amiloride), ACE inhibitors or other ARBs/aliskiren (higher risk of kidney issues and hyperkalemia; avoid especially in diabetes), NSAIDs (ibuprofen/diclofenac—may reduce effect and worsen kidney function), lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), diuretics (may increase risk of low BP)

How to store Telindia 20 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Telindia 20 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:

INDIABULLS PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)