Telma 40 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS871

USA Brand Name

Micardis

Strength

40mg

Generic Name

Telmisartan

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, India

## Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)

## What Is The Generic Name For Telma 40 Mg?

Telmisartan is the generic version for Telma 40 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Telma 40 mg (Telmisartan)?

Micardis

## About Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan):

Telma 40 mg contains an active ingredient, Telmisartan, a medicine which is used for the treatment of Hypertension and Heart Failure. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Telma 40 mg

## Strength:

Telma 40 mg contains an active ingredient, Telmisartan, 40 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)?

Telma 40 mg is used in:

Hypertension

Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

## How Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan) Works?

Telma 40 mg has an active ingredient, Telmisartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker which basically works by relaxing blood vessels which lower the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart.

## Before You Use Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Telmisartan

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

You should avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as Banana and Broccoli as Telma 40 mg raises the Potassium levels in the body.

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)?

You should avoid Telma 40 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Pregnant/Conceiving

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have Swelling of the Lips, Tongue, and Throat that may affect Breathing

Have any Intestinal/Stomach Disease

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Telma 40 mg contains an active ingredient, Telmisartan, used in the treatment of Hypertension and Heart Failure. Telma 40 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Telma 40 mg at a fixed time, with or without food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed. This medicine is effective in the elderly population who are at higher risk of developing Heart Diseases.

## How Much Of The Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Telma 40 mg. It is better to take the first dose of   Telma 40 mg before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.

## How To Take The Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)?

Telma 40 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food.

As it enhances the levels of Potassium in the body hence do not take Potassium Rich food like Banana and Broccoli while taking this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)?

You are always advised to take Telma 40 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Telma 40 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Telma 40 Mg (Telmisartan)?

Changes in Vision

Dizziness

Increased Heartbeat

Difficulty or Painful Urination

Increased levels of Potassium in Blood

Abdominal Pain

Diarrhea

Back Pain

Weakness

Muscle Pain

Fever

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Telma 40 mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Dexamethasone

Diclofenac

Aliskiren

Captopril

Insulin

It interacts with few diseased conditions like:

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure

## Warning And Precaution:

Telma 40 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Hypersensitivity

Diabetes

Hypotension

Hyperkalemia

Pediatric Population (below 18 years)

Pregnant women as it may cause birth defects or can be fatal to your unborn baby

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

You should follow a regular exercise and proper diet schedule

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Telma 40 mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Telma 40 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.