Telvas 40 MG Tablet

Telvas 40 MG 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 a stroke, heart attacks, heart conditions and even death. Telvas 40 MG Tablet helps maintain optimal blood pressure levels in a person’s body.

In patients who suffer from hypertension, it can lower the blood pressure. Telvas 40 MG Tablet works by widening and dilating the blood vessels, which relaxes them. It also helps the kidney flush out excess salt and water, thus reducing the blood pressure. Therefore, Telvas 40 MG Tablet is highly effective in treating hypertension.

Telvas 40 MG Tablet is a drug that is also known as an Angiotensin receptor blocker or an ARB. This drug is used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. It is also given to patients, to reduce their risk of developing conditions such as heart disorders, a stroke and heart attacks.

Telvas 40 MG Tablet works, by blocking the effect of Angiotensin. It prevents the activation of a receptor, by the Angiotensin II hormone that would usually result in a slight increase of the blood pressure, when it is low. It lowers blood pressure by dilating and relaxing the muscles of the blood vessels. This enables your kidney to eliminate the excess of water and salt.

The regular recommended dosage of Telvas 40 MG 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

• Dizziness

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Back Pain

• Weakness

• Muscle Pain

• Fever

• Increased Heart Rate

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• 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.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is found to be unsafe if consumed with alcohol. Hence avoid consumption of alcohol if taking this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Hence avoid driving after consuming this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Telvas 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Teleact 40 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Targit 40 MG Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Telmivas 40 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Micardis 40 MG Tablet

  Boehringer Ingelheim

• Arbitel 40 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs 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.

The drug 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

  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 Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The drug interacts with diclofenac, aliskiren, captopril and insulin.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from congestive heart failure should use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : What is Telvas 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Telvas Tablet is a medication which has Telmisartan as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

• Ques : What are the uses of Telvas 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Telvas 40 mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like coronary artery diseases, heart attacks and other heart diseases.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Telvas 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Weakness, stomach pain, dizziness, constipation and anxiety are some of the side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Telvas 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Telvas should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.