BP Tel 20mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
Pregnancy
₹35
₹3.5/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of BP Tel Tablet
Uses of BP Tel Tablet
BP Tel 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and Heart failure.
It may also lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
It may also lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Side effects of BP Tel Tablet
Common
Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.
How to use BP Tel Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take BP Tel 20mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How BP Tel Tablet works
Bp tel 20mg tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which lower the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart.
In Depth Information on BP Tel Tablet
Expert advice for BP Tel Tablet
- Bp tel can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day.
- It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.
- Bp tel may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for BP Tel 20mg Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Taking Telmisartan with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
BP Tel 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
BP Tel 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
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Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
BP Tel 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, o
+morer decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
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Kidney
SAFE
BP Tel 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of BP Tel 20mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine....
+moreHowever, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
UNSAFE
BP Tel 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients wit
+moreh liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Tacsant 0.5mg Capsule, Heplock 10IU Injection, Loparin 40mg Prefilled Syringe, Lithocap 300mg Capsule
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Telmisartan, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for BP Tel 20mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Telmisartan
Bp tel is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Bp tel is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.
No, Bp tel is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Q. Is Bp tel better than losartan?
Bp tel and losartan belong to the same class of medicines and have shown to be similarly effective and safe for the approved indications, but their effect may vary in different individuals.
No, Bp tel is not a beta blocker. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
No, Bp tel is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
No, Bp tel is not a statin. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Q. Is Bp tel better than olmesartan?
Bp tel and olmesartan belong to the same class of medicines and have shown to be similarly effective and safe for the approved indications, but their effect may vary in different individuals.
No, Bp tel is not a diuretic. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
No, Bp tel is not an alpha blocker. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Q. Can I take Bp tel with paracetamol?
Yes, Bp tel can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Use of Bp tel can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Bp tel.
Bp tel has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Bp tel.
Yes, Bp tel can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Bp tel. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Bp tel.
Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Bp tel. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.
Bp tel is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Bp tel.
Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Bp tel. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.
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