Sartel 20 Tablet

Sartel 20 Tablet contains telmisartan 20 mg in each tablet. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure and to lower cardiovascular risk in certain people with risk factors. By helping relax blood vessels, Sartel 20 Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood. It is a prescription medicine from Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. sold as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Telmisartan in Sartel 20 Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and open. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide once-daily blood-pressure control for many patients.

Sartel 20 Tablet is a lower-strength telmisartan tablet, which can suit patients who are newly starting treatment, are sensitive to blood-pressure medicines, or need a smaller dose adjustment. A doctor may choose this 20 mg tablet when a lighter dose is preferred before moving to higher strengths, depending on blood pressure response and kidney or heart risk factors.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Reduction of cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term therapy
• May be used when a doctor chooses a lower starting telmisartan dose

• Swallow Sartel 20 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember and keep blood pressure control steady.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If it causes dizziness, rise slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when starting treatment.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose at the regular time.
• Follow your prescriber’s instructions exactly, since blood-pressure dosing is individualized.

Each Sartel 20 Tablet provides telmisartan 20 mg. Many adults take telmisartan once daily, but the exact schedule and whether the dose should be increased depend on your blood pressure response and medical history. Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor; the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber for your specific condition.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Telmisartan may include:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Stomach upset or diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms, especially when getting up quickly

• Sartel 20 Tablet may cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid becoming dehydrated, especially with vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, or low fluid intake, because blood pressure can drop too much.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Do not use during pregnancy; telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
• This 20 mg tablet is a prescription dose and should only be used under medical supervision.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood-pressure medicines, especially diuretics
• Lithium
• Aliskiren in patients with diabetes

Store Sartel 20 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip, protected from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.