Telmiget 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Telmiget 20 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Telmiget 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 a doctor

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps protect heart and blood vessels
• Reduces risk of stroke/heart attack in selected high-risk patients
• Kidney-protective in some patients with diabetes/hypertension as advised

How Telmiget 20 mg Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks the AT1 receptor, causing relaxation of blood vessels and reducing aldosterone effects. This lowers blood pressure and decreases strain on the heart.

How to take Telmiget 20 mg Tablet

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food; swallow tablet with water. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice; monitor blood pressure regularly.

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 Telmiget 20 mg Tablet

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

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

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 Telmiget 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (can harm fetus). Use caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration/low salt, heart failure, or history of angioedema. Monitor kidney function and serum potassium, especially in elderly or those on diuretics. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Not recommended with aliskiren in diabetics; caution in renal artery stenosis.

Do not take Telmiget 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, amiloride), ACE inhibitors or other ARBs, aliskiren, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, diclofenac) may reduce effect/worsen kidney function, lithium (increased toxicity), diuretics (additive hypotension), trimethoprim (risk of hyperkalemia)

How to store Telmiget 20 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Telmiget 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:

LIVIDUS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD.`

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)