Composition

• Telmisartan: 40 mg per tablet

Telma-40 contains Telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to manage high blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. It helps relax blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, thereby lowering blood pressure and easing the heart’s workload.

💡 Uses & Benefits

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Effectively lowers blood pressure, helping reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.

• Cardiovascular Protection: Helps reduce the risk of heart-related events in patients at high risk, including those with diabetes or a history of stroke or heart attack.

• Heart Failure Support: May be used as part of a treatment plan to manage symptoms and improve outcomes in certain heart failure patients.

• Kidney Protection in Diabetics: Slows the progression of kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

💊 Dosage & Administration

• Standard Dose: One tablet of Telma-40 once daily, or as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

• Administration: Can be taken with or without food. It’s important to take it at the same time each day.

• Missed Dose: Take as soon as you remember unless it's close to the next dose. Do not double the dose.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

• Pregnancy: Not safe during pregnancy. Discontinue immediately if pregnancy is detected.

• Kidney or Liver Issues: Use with caution and under medical supervision in patients with impaired kidney or liver function.

• Electrolyte Imbalance: May increase potassium levels; avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised.

• Dehydration or Volume Depletion: Can cause low blood pressure, especially after vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive diuretic use.

💡 Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Dizziness or Lightheadedness

• Fatigue

• Back Pain

• Sinus Congestion

• Increased Potassium Levels