Telsartan 80 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.

Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan Tablet

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

Benefits of Telsartan Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Telsartan 80 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.

In Treatment of Heart Failure

Telsartan 80 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, Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 Tablet, when appropriate, to support heart function and alleviate symptoms.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Telsartan 80 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.

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Side effects of Telsartan 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 Telsartan

Diarrhea
Back pain
Sinus inflammation
Skin ulcer
Intermittent claudication

How to use Telsartan 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. Telsartan 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Telsartan Tablet works

Telsartan 80 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telsartan 80 Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Telsartan 80 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Telsartan 80 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Telsartan 80 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Telsartan 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telsartan 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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.

Liver

CAUTION

Telsartan 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telsartan 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telsartan 80 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Telsartan Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Telsartan 80 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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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 Telsartan 80 Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this can worsen your condition.
Telsartan 80 Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Incorporate a healthy diet and regular exercise to enhance the effectiveness of the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzimidazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Interaction with drugs

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

Eplerenone (Oral Route) Severe

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Spironolactone (Oral Route) Severe

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, difficult... More

Amiloride (Oral Route) Severe

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Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route) Severe

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Triamterene (Oral Route) Severe

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Patients taking Telsartan 80 Tablet

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93%

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What are you using Telsartan Tablet for?

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*Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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FAQs

Should Telsartan 80 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?

Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 Tablet now?

No, do not stop taking Telsartan 80 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. Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

Yes, Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?

You can take Telsartan 80 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. Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Telsartan 80 Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?

No, do not worry since Telsartan 80 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telsartan 80 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Does Telsartan 80 Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?

Telsartan 80 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 Telsartan 80 Tablet together?

If you are taking ibuprofen and Telsartan 80 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telsartan 80 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telsartan 80 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telsartan 80 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

Does Telsartan 80 Tablet work by causing excessive urination?

No, Telsartan 80 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telsartan 80 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.

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