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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Hypertension Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Telmisartan (80mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Telmisartan with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tetan - 80 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Tetan - 80 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Tetan - 80 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Tetan - 80 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tetan - 80 Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Tetan - 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tetan - 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tetan - 80 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Telmisartan   80mg

Uses of Tetan Tablet
Tetan - 80 Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to use Tetan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tetan - 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tetan Tablet works
Tetan - 80 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Side Effects:

Common Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Tetan Tablet
Tetan can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Tetan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Tetan safe?
Tetan is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Tetan used for?
Tetan is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.

Q. Is Tetan a blood thinner?
No, Tetan is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Is Tetan an ACE inhibitor?
No, Tetan is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Can I take Tetan with paracetamol?
Yes, Tetan can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Does Tetan cause cough?
Use of Tetan can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Tetan.

Q. Does Tetan cause erectile dysfunction?
Tetan has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Tetan.

Q. Can the use of Tetan cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Tetan can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Tetan cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Tetan. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Tetan.

Q. Can the use of Tetan cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Tetan. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can Tetan cause a headache?
Tetan is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Tetan.

Q. Does Tetan cause weight loss?
Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Tetan. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.