Telma 20 Tablet
Rs.125for 1 strip(s) (30 tablets each)
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food interaction for Telma Tablet
alcohol interaction for Telma Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Telma Tablet
lactation interaction for Telma Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Telma 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma 20 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Telma 20 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Telma 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Telma 20mg Tablet
Telmisartan(20mg)
Telma tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and prevention of heart attack and stroke. It is a very effective medicine for these uses.
How telma tablet works
Telma 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Common side effects of telma tablet
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Low blood platelets, Impotence, Migraine, Upper respiratory tract infection, Back pain, Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Hypersensitivity, Sinus inflammation, Skin ulcer, Vertigo, Intermittent claudication, Increased sweating, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Fever, Piles, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Joint inflammation, Dryness in mouth, Cystitis, Nausea, Ringing in ear, Decreased hemoglobin, Increased creatinine level in blood, Tachycardia
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Expert advice FOR Telma Tablet
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Frequently asked questions FOR Telma 20mg Tablet
Telmisartan
Q. Should Telma 20 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Telma 20 Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.
Q. How long does it take for Telma 20 Tablet to work?
You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.
Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Telma 20 Tablet now?
No, do not stop taking Telma 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Telma 20 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.