Telmi 40mg Tabs 30`s

Telmi 40mg contains Telmisartan which is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB) that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Telmisartan is also used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death from heart problems in people who are at least 55 years old with risk factors for serious heart disorders.

Dose

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take telmisartan at the same time each day, with or without food.

Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking telmisartan.

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 40 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 40 to 80 mg orally once a day

Precautions

You should not use telmisartan if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a heart condition other than one being treated with telmisartan; liver disease; kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or if you are on a low-salt diet.

Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Telmisartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. You should not breastfeed while using telmisartan.