Information

TELMI 40 is brand name of Telmisartan 40mg. It belongs to a class of angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death due to heart problems in certain patients. It can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. 

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Therapeutic Class

Antihypertensive (angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB))

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Dose and Direction of Use

Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.

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Mode of Action

 It blocks the binding of Angiotensin II to AT1 receptor.This results in decrease in Aldosterone  release and decrease sodium and water reabsorption.Also results in vasodilation and finally  decreases high blood pressure.

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Uses

- Hypertension( high blood pressure)

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Contraindications

Don't use this medication if you have:

• Hypersensitivity with this medicine

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Precautions and Warning

• Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.

• Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine

• Don't double the dose for the missed one.

• Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine.

• Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.

• It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.

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