TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET
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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
13.53

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
High blood pressure

COMPOSITION:
Telmisartan (20mg)

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

TELMISARTAN 20MG 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

TELMISARTAN 20MG 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

TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of TELMISARTAN 20MG 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

TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Telmisartan   20mg

Uses of Decolgen P Syrup
Decolgen P Syrup is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms with fever.

Uses of Telmisartan 20mg Tablet Tablet
TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET is used in the treatment of high blood pressureDecreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to use Decolgen P Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Decolgen P Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.

How to use Telmisartan 20mg Tablet 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. TELMISARTAN 20MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Decolgen P Syrup works
Decolgen P Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol and phenylephrine which relieve cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

How Telmisartan 20mg Tablet Tablet works
TELMISARTAN 20MG 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 Nausea, Vomiting, Allergic reaction, Sleepiness, Headache.

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

Expert advice for Telmisartan 20mg Tablet Tablet
Telmisartan 20mg tablet 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. Telmisartan 20mg tablet 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 Telmisartan 20mg tablet safe?
Telmisartan 20mg tablet is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Telmisartan 20mg tablet used for?
Telmisartan 20mg tablet 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 Telmisartan 20mg tablet a blood thinner?
No, Telmisartan 20mg tablet is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Is Telmisartan 20mg tablet an ACE inhibitor?
No, Telmisartan 20mg tablet is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Can I take Telmisartan 20mg tablet with paracetamol?
Yes, Telmisartan 20mg tablet 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 Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause cough?
Use of Telmisartan 20mg tablet can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telmisartan 20mg tablet.

Q. Does Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause erectile dysfunction?
Telmisartan 20mg tablet has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Telmisartan 20mg tablet.

Q. Can the use of Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Telmisartan 20mg tablet 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 Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telmisartan 20mg tablet. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telmisartan 20mg tablet.

Q. Can the use of Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Telmisartan 20mg tablet. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause a headache?
Telmisartan 20mg tablet is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Telmisartan 20mg tablet.

Q. Does Telmisartan 20mg tablet cause weight loss?
Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telmisartan 20mg tablet. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.