Telset-40 mg Tablet

Composition of Telset-40 mg Tablet

Telset-40 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan (40mg) + Ramipril (5mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Telset-40 mg Tablet

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

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps protect heart and blood vessels
• Reduces risk of stroke/heart attack in high-risk patients
• Once-daily BP control

How Telset-40 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Telset-40 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow whole 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

If you miss a dose of Telset MT 40mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Telset-40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Telset-40 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• 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 Telset-40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy (can harm unborn baby), especially 2nd/3rd trimester; avoid while breastfeeding unless advised. Use caution in kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, dehydration/low salt, liver impairment, and in patients with low blood pressure. Monitor kidney function and serum potassium. Risk of hyperkalemia increases with potassium supplements/salt substitutes. Seek help for fainting, severe dizziness, swelling of face/lips (angioedema), or reduced urination.

Do not take Telset-40 mg 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 (spironolactone/eplerenone/amiloride), other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering), NSAIDs (may reduce effect and worsen kidney function), lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (increased risk of kidney impairment/hyperkalemia; avoid in diabetes), diuretics (may cause first-dose hypotension)

How to store Telset-40 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Telset-40 mg Tablet

You have been prescribed Telset MT 40mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

COMMON PRODUCTS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)