Telsar 40 mg

Composition of Telsar 40 mg

Telsar 40 mg contains Telmisartan 40 mg (as telmisartan) tablet. It belongs to the Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Telsar 40 mg

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

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack
• Protects kidneys in hypertension (as advised)
• Improves blood vessel relaxation

How Telsar 40 mg works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that selectively blocks AT1 receptors. This relaxes blood vessels, lowers aldosterone effects, and reduces blood pressure, thereby decreasing strain on the heart and risk of cardiovascular events.

How to take Telsar 40 mg

Tablet for oral use. Take 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 Telsar 40 mg

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

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• back pain
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• upper respiratory tract infection
• low blood pressure (hypotension)
• increased potassium (hyperkalaemia)

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 Telsar 40 mg

Warnings and precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (can cause fetal harm); use caution in breastfeeding. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium, especially in elderly, dehydrated patients, heart failure, renal impairment, or those on diuretics. Risk of hyperkalaemia—avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless advised. Caution in severe liver impairment or biliary obstruction. If severe dizziness/fainting occurs, seek medical help.

Do not take Telsar 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 and potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride) may increase hyperkalaemia risk; NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac) may reduce antihypertensive effect and worsen kidney function; lithium may increase toxicity; other antihypertensives/diuretics may cause excessive hypotension; ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (especially in diabetes/renal impairment) increase risk of kidney problems, hyperkalaemia and hypotension.

How to store Telsar 40 mg

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

Expert advice for Telsar 40 mg

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:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)