Telong 40 Tablet

Composition of Telong 40 Tablet

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

Uses of Telong 40 Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may be used to reduce cardiovascular risk in selected high-risk patients as advised by a doctor.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack by controlling BP
• Protects kidneys in hypertensive patients (as advised)
• Once-daily BP control

How Telong 40 Tablet works

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

How to take Telong 40 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow with water; do not stop suddenly 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 Telong 40 Tablet

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

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• nausea
• diarrhea
• back pain
• low blood pressure (lightheadedness)
• increased potassium
• 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 Telong 40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy (especially 2nd/3rd trimester) due to risk of fetal harm; stop and consult a doctor if pregnancy occurs. Use caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration, heart failure, and in elderly. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium. Risk of hyperkalemia especially with potassium supplements/salt substitutes. May cause dizziness—use caution while driving. Rare risk of angioedema.

Do not take Telong 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/salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone/eplerenone/amiloride), ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (avoid dual blockade; contraindicated with aliskiren in diabetes), NSAIDs (may reduce effect and worsen kidney function), lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), diuretics (may increase first-dose hypotension)

How to store Telong 40 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Telong 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:

BAL PHARMA LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)