Telmigraf 40mg Tablet
GRAF Laboratories Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
65.71

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
High blood pressure

COMPOSITION:
Telmisartan (40mg)

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

Telmigraf 40mg 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

Telmigraf 40mg 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

Telmigraf 40mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Telmigraf 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Telmigraf 40mg 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

Telmigraf 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telmigraf 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Telmigraf 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Telmisartan   40mg

Uses of Telmigraf Tablet
Telmigraf 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressureDecreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to use Telmigraf 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. Telmigraf 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Telmigraf Tablet works
Telmigraf 40mg 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 Telmigraf Tablet
Telmigraf 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. Telmigraf 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 Telmigraf safe?
Telmigraf is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Telmigraf used for?
Telmigraf 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 Telmigraf a blood thinner?
No, Telmigraf is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

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

Q. Can I take Telmigraf with paracetamol?
Yes, Telmigraf 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 Telmigraf cause cough?
Use of Telmigraf can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telmigraf.

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

Q. Can the use of Telmigraf cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Telmigraf 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 Telmigraf cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telmigraf. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telmigraf.

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

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

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