Telmiprime 40 Tablet

Composition of Telmiprime 40 Tablet

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

Uses of Telmiprime 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
• Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack in high-risk patients
• Protects kidneys in hypertensive patients (as advised)
• Improves blood vessel relaxation

How Telmiprime 40 Tablet works

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

How to take Telmiprime 40 Tablet

Take orally as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow tablet 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 Telmiprime 40 Tablet

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

• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• increased potassium
• 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 Telmiprime 40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in pregnancy (can harm the unborn baby). Use with caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration/low salt state, or history of angioedema. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function (creatinine) and serum potassium, especially after starting or dose changes. Seek help if severe dizziness, fainting, facial/lip swelling, or reduced urine output occurs.

Do not take Telmiprime 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 (especially in diabetes), potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, diclofenac), lithium, diuretics (may increase hypotension risk)

How to store Telmiprime 40 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Telmiprime 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:

PRIMUS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)