Telma 20 MG Tablet

Telma tablet belongs to a family of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure. It is also effective in reducing the risk of serious conditions such stroke, heart attacks, heart conditions and even death. This medication helps in maintaining optimal blood pressure levels in a person’s body.

The regular recommended dosage of this tablet is a 40 mg tablet, taken once a day. The doctor might increase the dosage to 80 mg, if you suffer from serious conditions of the heart. It is important to continue taking this medication according to the doctor’s prescription, until you have completed the course. You should not skip out on a dose, and if you do forget, do not take an extra dose to make up for it.

Pregnant women or women who are trying to get pregnant should avoid consuming this drug, since it can cause harm the baby's development. It might not be suitable for everyone, since consuming this drug can lead to complications for patients affected by disorders such as liver disease, kidney failure, heart disease, diabetes and allergies. If you suffer from these conditions, you should inform your doctor, before taking this medicine.

• Hypertension

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

• Allergy

• Aliskiren

• Changes In Vision

• Dizziness

• Increased Heart Rate

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Back Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted largely in feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 24 hours approximately.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of adminstration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Telma 20 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tht 20 MG Tablet

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• Arbitel 20 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Cersar 20 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Telmikind 20 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Telsite 20 MG Tablet

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet displaces angiotensin II with very high affinity from its binding site at the AT1 receptor subtype, which is responsible for the known actions of angiotensin II

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Diclofenac, Aliskiren, Captopril and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Congestive heart failure.

• Ques : What is telma 20 mg tablet?

  Ans : Telma tablet is a medication which has Telmisartan as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the action of vasoconstrictor agent which are basically responsible for elevated the blood pressure, by selectively obstructing the binding of angiotensin II to its binding site, angiotensin receptor.

• Ques : What are the uses of telma 20 mg tablet?

  Ans : Telma is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Hypertension and Cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of telma 20 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include Changes in vision, Dizziness, Increased heartbeat, Difficulty or painful urination, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Back pain, Weakness, Muscle pain, and Fever.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal telma 20 mg tablet?

  Ans : Store Telma tablet in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Telma 20 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Telma 20 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should not be used if you have the conditions such as Liver damage, pregnancy, etc.

• Ques : Is Telma 20 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

• Ques : Will Telma 20 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as back pain, diarrhea, Sinusitis, etc.