Telmichek 40

Composition of Telmichek 40

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

Uses of Telmichek 40

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 reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• Protects heart and blood vessels
• Once-daily long-lasting control

How Telmichek 40 works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II at AT1 receptors, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart.

How to take Telmichek 40

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow with water; continue regularly even if you feel well.

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 Telmichek 40

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

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• nausea
• diarrhea
• back pain
• low blood pressure

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 Telmichek 40

Warnings and precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (can harm the unborn baby). Use caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration/low salt states, and in elderly due to risk of hypotension. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium, especially after dose changes. Do not use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes; caution in renal artery stenosis. Seek help if swelling of face/lips (angioedema) occurs.

Do not take Telmichek 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) and salt substitutes (risk of hyperkalemia), NSAIDs (may reduce effect and worsen kidney function), lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), other antihypertensives/diuretics (additive hypotension), ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (increased risk of kidney issues/hyperkalemia)

How to store Telmichek 40

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

Expert advice for Telmichek 40

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>You have been prescribed Telmichek 40 Tablet to improve your blood pressure.</div></li> <li><div>Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack &amp; stroke.</div></li> <li><div>It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.</div></li> <li><div>It protects kidney function which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.</div></li> <li><div>It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.</div></li> <li><div>It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.</div></li> <li>Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Telmichek 40 Tablet .</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)