TELMICHEK 40MG

Composition

Telmisartan 40 mg

Uses of TELMICHEK 40MG

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

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Helps reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
• •Protects kidneys in hypertensive patients as advised
• •Improves vascular relaxation

How it works

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

Directions for use

Oral tablet: take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow with water. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of TELMICHEK 40MG may include:

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

Warnings & precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (risk of fetal harm). Use with caution in kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, dehydration/low salt state, and liver impairment. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function (creatinine) and serum potassium, especially after starting or dose changes. Risk of hypotension particularly in volume-depleted patients. Do not use with aliskiren in diabetes; caution in heart failure.