Description
Telmisartan HCL 40mg – Bptan 40 tablets are made with drug named Telmisartan that is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart Failure and prevention of heart attack and stroke. Telmisartan is a type of medicine that helps block a receptor in the body called angiotensin. It helps blood vessels relax by stopping a chemical that normally makes them tighter. This helps lower blood pressure, making it easier for blood to move smoothly to the organs and for the heart to pump better.
Uses of Telmisartan Tablets
Telmisartan tablets are used to lower high blood pressure and lower the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. It is a medicine that helps lower high blood pressure by relaxing and opening up the blood vessels. It works by stopping a hormone called angiotensin II from acting in the body. Angiotensin II makes blood vessels smaller, which raises blood pressure. The main uses of the telmisartan tablets are given below:
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treatment of Heart Failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Precautions to use for Telmisartan Tablets
- Telmisartan tablets are not suggested for people who have weak kidneys, diabetes, or serious liver issues. Taking telmisartan with alcohol might raise the chances of having low blood pressure.
- Telmisartan tablets can make some people feel tired or dizzy. Check that you are okay before you drive. Women who are breastfeeding should talk to a doctor before using telmisartan.
- Don’t take potassium supplements while using telmisartan because they can raise your potassium levels in the blood.
- Your doctor might ask you to check your potassium levels regularly. Don’t drink alcohol while taking telmisartan because it could make your blood pressure too low.
- Taking telmisartan with pain relievers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can raise the chance of kidney issues and make telmisartan less effective.
Directions to use for Telmisartan Tablets
Telmisartan tablets can be taken by themselves or along with other medicines. You can take it with food or on an empty stomach, any time during the day or night. Try to take it at the same time every day to get the best results. It’s important to keep taking it regularly, even if you feel good or your blood pressure is normal. Most people with high blood pressure feel fine, but if you stop taking this medicine, you might get worse. This medicine is commonly used and is seen as safe for long-term use.
Possible Side Effects of Telmisartan Tablets
Likewise any other medicine, Telmisartan Tablets may have common side effects that may disappear with time. Here is the common side effects:
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Skin ulcer
- Intermittent claudication
- Diarrhea
