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Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s

Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s

About Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s

Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s while using Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s.

Uses of Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits

Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Use Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s

  • Diarrhoea
  • Sinus infection
  • Back pain
  • Low blood pressure

Drug Warnings

Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.

Drug- Food Interaction: Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • HEPARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • BENAZEPRIL
  • CAPTOPRIL
  • FOSINOPRIL
  • MOEXIPRIL
  • PERINDOPRIL
  • QUINAPRIL
  • ALISKIREN
  • AMILORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
  • Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Telmegra-40mg Tablet 15s for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.

Cardiovascular risk: It is usually diagnosed in the patients older than 55 years of age characterized with blood vessel disease in the heart, brain, or legs (coronary, peripheral, or cerebral vascular disease) or diabetes with organ damage.

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