Sartel 80 mg Tablet

Sartel 80 mg Tablet contains 80 mg of telmisartan in each tablet. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure and, in some patients, to help lower cardiovascular risk. Sartel 80 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is prescribed to help relax blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

How it works: Telmisartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By preventing that tightening, this tablet helps blood vessels relax and lowers blood pressure.

Sartel 80 mg Tablet is a higher-strength telmisartan tablet, so it is usually chosen for people whose blood pressure is not controlled on lower strengths or who need a dose adjustment after being assessed by a doctor. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this 80 mg tablet represents the full tablet strength available in this product listing and should be used only as directed.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients
• Blood pressure control when a higher telmisartan dose is needed

• Swallow Sartel 80 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take it with or without food, since food does not usually change how it works.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with a light meal may make it easier to tolerate.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.
• Do not change the dose or stop Sartel 80 mg Tablet on your own, even if your blood pressure improves.

Each Sartel 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of telmisartan per tablet. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; for many adults, telmisartan is taken once daily, and the total daily dose should not exceed the amount prescribed by your clinician.

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

Common side effects of Telmisartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up quickly, and this may be more noticeable with an 80 mg tablet
• Back pain
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness

• Sartel 80 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it may cause more dizziness or low blood pressure in sensitive patients, especially when starting or increasing the dose.
• Do not use it during pregnancy; telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are on a salt-restricted diet.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or faintness while taking this tablet.
• Get up slowly from sitting or lying down to reduce the risk of lightheadedness.
• Tell your clinician if you take other blood pressure medicines, because the combined effect may lower blood pressure too much.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce its blood-pressure effect and can raise kidney risk
• Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, or salt substitutes may increase potassium too much
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or aliskiren, may increase the risk of low blood pressure or kidney problems
• Lithium levels may rise and become toxic when used with telmisartan
• Diuretics or water pills may make dizziness or dehydration more likely

Store Sartel 80 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.