Maxtel 40mg Tablet

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Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:31 PM (IST)

Maxtel 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

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Telmisartan (40mg)

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Product introduction

Maxtel 40mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to obtain effective results. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.

Common side effects of Maxtel 40mg Tablet include diarrhea, back pain, sinus inflammation, and skin ulcers. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Maxtel Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart Failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Maxtel Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Maxtel 40mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. When taken regularly as prescribed by the doctor, it helps reduce the risk of complications like kidney damage, heart disease, and stroke.

Heart Failure
Maxtel 40mg Tablet helps in heart failure by relaxing blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, and easing the strain on the heart. This improves blood flow, making it easier for the heart to pump blood efficiently. It also helps reduce fluid buildup in the body, preventing swelling and shortness of breath, common symptoms of heart failure. Additionally, Maxtel 40mg Tablet protects the heart by lowering the risk of further damage. It is often used as an alternative for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors, such as Ramipril, due to side effects like a persistent cough. While not the first-choice treatment for heart failure, doctors may prescribe Maxtel 40mg Tablet, when appropriate, to support heart function and alleviate symptoms.

Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Maxtel 40mg Tablet helps manage high blood pressure and reduces the strain on the heart. It also minimizes the likelihood of plaque rupture, blood clots, and vessel blockages, all of which are major contributors to heart attacks and strokes. When taken regularly in the right dosage with a proper diet and healthy lifestyle, it helps prevent heart attack and stroke, especially in individuals with additional risk factors like diabetes.

Side effects of Maxtel Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Maxtel

Back pain
Sinus inflammation
Skin ulcer
Intermittent claudication
Diarrhea

How to use Maxtel 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. Maxtel 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Maxtel Tablet works

Maxtel 40mg 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.

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Quick tips

Take it at the same time each day to maintain stable blood pressure levels.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while on this medication.
Regularly check your blood pressure to ensure the medication is working effectively.
Limit alcohol intake as it can lower blood pressure and increase side effects.
Do not stop taking Maxtel 40mg Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this can worsen your condition.
Incorporate a healthy diet and regular exercise to enhance the effectiveness of the medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Maxtel 40mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Maxtel 40mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Tell your doctor immediately if you conceive or are planning a pregnancy while taking Maxtel 40mg Tablet

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Maxtel 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Maxtel 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Maxtel 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

UNSAFE

Maxtel 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Use of Maxtel 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Maxtel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Amiloride (Oral Route)

Do not consume Telmisartan with Amiloride if you have kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. and adjust the dose of Amiloride as per the observations.

Severe

Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Telmisartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Severe

Eplerenone (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling, numbness or irregular heartbeat and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may also monitor your potassium levels closely.

Severe

Spironolactone (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, confusion, weight loss, tingling in hands and feet, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, or taste changes, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Triamterene (Oral Route)

Do not consume Telmisartan with Triamterene if you have kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. and adjust the dose of Triamterene as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Should Maxtel 40mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?

Maxtel 40mg 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.

How long does it take for Maxtel 40mg 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.

My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Maxtel 40mg Tablet now?

No, do not stop taking Maxtel 40mg 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. Maxtel 40mg 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.

Can the use of Maxtel 40mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

Yes, Maxtel 40mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.

If I have some kidney problem, can I take Maxtel 40mg Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?

You can take Maxtel 40mg Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Maxtel 40mg Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Maxtel 40mg Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Maxtel 40mg Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?

No, do not worry since Maxtel 40mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Maxtel 40mg Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Does Maxtel 40mg Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?

Maxtel 40mg Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.

Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Maxtel 40mg Tablet together?

If you are taking ibuprofen and Maxtel 40mg Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Maxtel 40mg Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Maxtel 40mg Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Maxtel 40mg Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

Does Maxtel 40mg Tablet work by causing excessive urination?

No, Maxtel 40mg Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Maxtel 40mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Biphenyl derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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General Information

Contains

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Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Maxtel Tablet

Benefits of Maxtel Tablet

Side effects of Maxtel Tablet

How to use Maxtel Tablet

How Maxtel Tablet works

All substitutes for Maxtel 40mg Tablet

Telgard 40 Tablet

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Telmikind 40 Tablet

Tellzy 40 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Amiloride (Oral Route)

Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route)

Eplerenone (Oral Route)

Spironolactone (Oral Route)

Triamterene (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Should Maxtel 40mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?

How long does it take for Maxtel 40mg Tablet to work?

My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Maxtel 40mg Tablet now?

Can the use of Maxtel 40mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

If I have some kidney problem, can I take Maxtel 40mg Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?

I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Maxtel 40mg Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Maxtel 40mg Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?

Does Maxtel 40mg Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?

Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Maxtel 40mg Tablet together?

Does Maxtel 40mg Tablet work by causing excessive urination?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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