About TELMA 40

Marketed by : Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Telma 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Telma 40 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to obtain effective results. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.


Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.


Common side effects of Telma 40 Tablet include diarrhea, back pain, sinus inflammation, and skin ulcers. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine.


Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Product Details

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Generic Name
Telmisartan (40mg)
Marketer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Chemical Class
Benzimidazole derivative
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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Usage and Dosage

Usage and Dosage

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

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before taking any medication.

Safety Advise

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Alcohol

Alcohol
UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma 40 Tablet.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy
UNSAFE

Telma 40 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Telma 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Driving
UNSAFE

Telma 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Kidney
CAUTION

Telma 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telma 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. 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.

Liver

Liver
CAUTION

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

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before taking any medication.

Side Effects

Side Effects

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.

Common side effects of TELMA 40 -

  • Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
  • Common side effects of Telma
  • Diarrhea
  • Back pain
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Skin ulcer
  • Intermittent claudication

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before taking any medication.

Medical Attention

Important

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any severe or unusual side effects, especially:

  • Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing)
  • Persistent or severe chest pain
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Severe headache, confusion, or slurred speech
  • Severe stomach/abdominal pain

Important

This is not a complete list of possible side effects.

If you notice any other effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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