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Telma (Telmisartan) - 40mg (10 Tablets)
Telma Prices
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-4 Items | $ 10.50 |
| 5-9 Items | $ 9.20 |
| 10+ Items | $ 7.90 |
- General Info
- How To Use
- Dosage
- Side effects
- Precautions
Brand Name : Telma
Generic Name: Telmisartan |
Manufacturer : Glenmark
About Telma : Telma 40 mg is a drug used in the treatment of increased levels of blood pressure and also treats the diseases associated with diabetes renal complications and heart problems like heart attack or stroke. It contains the active ingredient called Telmisartan 40 mg. The Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd manufactures it. It acts on the blood vessels by relaxing and widening the vessels thereby reducing the pressure on the heart functioning and makes it work normally. This drug usually reduces the blood pressure within 24 hours and stabilizes the normal levels by 4-8 weeks after the start of the medicines. It has a shelf life of 3 years, and caution to be taken to avoid expiry drugs.
How to use Telma
Telma 40 mg comes with many positive and negative effects on the patient. When the tablet is taken under the supervision of the health practitioner, then no adverse effects are caused. It should be taken on advice of the doctor only. Any self-medication or the alteration of the dosages should not be done as it may lead to severe renal impairment. In the case of any doubts regarding the dosages or the drug administration then it has to be checked with the specialized doctor or the registered pharmacist.
Telma Dosage
Telma 40mg comes in a strip of 10 tablets. It should not be self-medicated or altered in the dose, as this may cause severe renal impairment. It should be taken once daily or in some patients twice daily at the same time before or after food, orally along with water. The medicine dosage is regulated depending upon the patient`s response to the treatment and his blood pressure levels by the healthcare professional only. Any overdose or the discontinuation of the medicine also to be avoided as it may vary in the blood pressure levels and may complicate the cardiovascular conditions.
Telma Side Effects
Telma 40 mg has both mild and severe forms of side effects on the human body. In the case of any following symptoms are noted then the patient should be immediately taken to the health care professional.
Mild effects
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Orthostatic hypotension - decrease in the blood pressure levels
Severe side effects
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Renal function impairment
- Increased potassium levels in the blood
- Anaemia
- Anaphylactic reactions - nausea, vomiting, allergic rash, breathing difficulty and shock
- Angioedema
Telma Precautions
Any history of the pregnancy, other major illness like renal failure, liver function impairment, kidney transplanted cases and any other history of drug allergies to be given to the doctor during the prescription of the drug.
As dizziness can arise in some patients after taking medicine, driving or operating the heavy machinery should be avoided as it may result in any accidental injury to the patient.
Medicines like NSAID`s (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), diuretics and the use of corticosteroids should also be avoided as it may interact with the drug and reduce its efficiency.
The patient should avoid the drinking of alcohol during the treatment of anti-hypertension with this drug which can result in the decrease of blood pressure levels instantaneously.
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