Telipex-40 Tablet

Composition of Telipex-40 Tablet

Telipex-40 Tablet contains Telmisartan (40mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Telipex-40 Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events (heart attack
• stroke) in high-risk patients as advised by doctor

Key benefits

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

How Telipex-40 Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks the action of angiotensin II on AT1 receptors, causing relaxation of blood vessels and reduced aldosterone effects, which lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.

How to take Telipex-40 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed, 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. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Telipex-40 Tablet

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

• Dizziness
• low blood pressure
• headache
• fatigue
• back pain
• diarrhea
• nausea
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• kidney function changes

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 Telipex-40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (can harm fetus). Use with caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration, low blood pressure, heart failure, renal artery stenosis, and in elderly. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function (serum creatinine) and potassium, especially after starting or dose changes. Seek help if severe dizziness/fainting, swelling of face/lips, or reduced urine output occurs.

Do not take Telipex-40 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

ACE inhibitors (e.g., enalapril), aliskiren (contraindicated in diabetes; avoid/monitor), potassium supplements/salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac) may reduce effect and worsen kidney function, lithium (toxicity risk), diuretics (additive hypotension)

How to store Telipex-40 Tablet

Store below 25°C, protect from moisture and light, keep in original strip, keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Telipex-40 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:

PILLS N TAB INDIAA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)