TELMIZN-40

Description

TELMIZN-40 contains Telmisartan 40 mg in tablet form. Telmisartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and helps lower high blood pressure in adults with hypertension. It blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that can narrow blood vessels. As a result, the blood vessels relax and blood pressure can decrease when a healthcare professional prescribes the medicine appropriately.

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Therapeutic Segment

Cardiovascular Care | Antihypertensive Therapy | Blood Pressure Management | ARBs | Hypertension Management

Uses of TELMIZN-40

TELMIZN-40 may be prescribed as part of a treatment plan for:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Long-term blood pressure management
• Patients who require ARB therapy for hypertension
• Blood pressure control when lifestyle measures alone do not provide adequate control
• Cardiovascular risk management when a healthcare professional considers telmisartan appropriate

Telmisartan can work as a standalone antihypertensive medicine. In addition, healthcare professionals may combine it with other blood pressure medicines when patients need additional control.

Key Benefits of TELMIZN-40

• Blood Pressure Management: Telmisartan helps lower elevated blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
• ARB Therapy: Telmisartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker class.
• 40 mg Strength: Each tablet contains Telmisartan 40 mg.
• Supports Blood Vessel Relaxation: Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II from producing its blood-vessel-narrowing effect.
• Convenient Oral Form: Patients can take the tablet orally according to their prescribed treatment schedule.
• Once-Daily Treatment Option: Healthcare professionals commonly prescribe telmisartan once daily for hypertension.

How TELMIZN-40 Works

Telmisartan acts as an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It selectively blocks angiotensin II from binding to the AT1 receptor.

Normally, angiotensin II causes blood vessels to narrow and contributes to increased blood pressure. However, telmisartan blocks this action at the AT1 receptor. Consequently, the blood vessels relax, which helps reduce vascular resistance and blood pressure.

Therefore, TELMIZN-40 supports long-term hypertension management when patients use it according to their prescription.

Common Side Effects of TELMIZN-40

Some patients may experience side effects while taking telmisartan. Commonly reported effects can include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Back pain
• Diarrhoea
• Upper respiratory symptoms

These effects can vary from person to person. Furthermore, other medicines, existing health conditions and the patient’s response to treatment can influence tolerability.

Important Safety Information

Use TELMIZN-40 only according to the instructions of a qualified healthcare professional.

Blood Pressure and Dizziness

Telmisartan can lower blood pressure, particularly after treatment begins or when patients take other antihypertensive medicines. Therefore, dizziness or light-headedness may occur in some patients. Follow your healthcare professional’s advice and take care when standing up if you feel dizzy.

Kidney Function and Potassium

Telmisartan can affect kidney function and potassium levels in some patients. For this reason, healthcare professionals may monitor kidney function and serum potassium, particularly in people with kidney disease, dehydration or other risk factors.

Pregnancy

Do not use telmisartan during pregnancy. Medicines that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause serious fetal injury or death. If pregnancy occurs during treatment, contact your healthcare professional promptly for advice about stopping or changing treatment.

Drug Interactions

Tell your healthcare professional about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and supplements you take. In particular, discuss:

• Other medicines that lower blood pressure
• Potassium supplements
• Potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Medicines that may affect kidney function
• ACE inhibitors
• Aliskiren

Combining an ARB with an ACE inhibitor can increase the risk of kidney problems, high potassium and low blood pressure. Therefore, healthcare professionals generally avoid this combination unless a specific clinical reason exists.

Liver and Kidney Conditions

Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration or another significant medical condition. In such cases, your healthcare professional may need to monitor your response and laboratory values more closely.

For detailed prescribing and safety information, refer to the DailyMed Telmisartan prescribing information.

Dosage & Administration

Take TELMIZN-40 exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

For adults with hypertension, prescribing information commonly recommends Telmisartan 40 mg once daily as the starting dose. Depending on the blood pressure response, a healthcare professional may adjust the dose. The approved hypertension dose range can extend from 40 mg to 80 mg once daily.

You can take TELMIZN-40 with or without food. However, follow the specific instructions provided with your prescription.

If you miss a dose, follow your healthcare professional’s instructions. Do not take an additional tablet to compensate for a missed dose unless your healthcare professional specifically advises you to do so.

Storage

• Store TELMIZN-40 in a cool, dry place.
• Protect the tablets from excessive heat and moisture.
• Keep the tablets in their original ALU-ALU packaging until use.
• Protect the product from direct sunlight.
• Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the packaging.