Telmisartan
Information about Telmisartan
Telmisartan uses
Telmisartan is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
It may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
It may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
How telmisartan works
Telmisartan 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.
Common side effects of telmisartan
Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood
Available Medicine for Telmisartan
Expert advice for Telmisartan
- Telmisartan can be taken with or without food.
- It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.
- Telmisartan 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.
Frequently asked questions for Telmisartan
Telmisartan
Q. Is telmisartan safe?
Telmisartan is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. What is telmisartan used for?
Telmisartan 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.
Q. Is telmisartan a blood thinner?
No, telmisartan is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).