Telzen 80

Composition of Telzen 80

Telzen 80 contains Telmisartan 80 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Telzen 80

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

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps reduce risk of stroke and heart attack
• Protects heart and blood vessels
• Once-daily BP control

How Telzen 80 works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of angiotensin II, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart.

How to take Telzen 80

Take by mouth as prescribed, usually once daily, at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food. Swallow the 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 Telzen 80

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

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure (hypotension)
• nausea
• back pain
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• raised 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 Telzen 80

Warnings and precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (can harm the unborn baby). Use with caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration/low salt status, and in elderly due to risk of low BP. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium, especially after starting or dose changes. Seek care for swelling of face/lips (angioedema) or severe dizziness/fainting.

Do not take Telzen 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 aliskiren (higher risk of kidney issues/hyperkalemia; avoid with diabetes for aliskiren),NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, diclofenac) may reduce effect and worsen kidney function,lithium (increased toxicity risk),diuretics may increase first-dose hypotension

How to store Telzen 80

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 Telzen 80

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:

ARETAEUS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)