Teleact 80 mg Tablet

Teleact 80 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains telmisartan 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to help treat high blood pressure and may be prescribed to lower cardiovascular risk in certain patients. This specific Teleact 80 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a full 80 mg dose rather than a lower-strength option.

How it works: Teleact 80 mg Tablet works by blocking angiotensin II from tightening your blood vessels, which helps the vessels relax and lowers blood pressure. In tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed into the body to provide once-daily blood pressure control.

Teleact 80 mg Tablet provides the full 80 mg telmisartan dose in one tablet, so it is not meant for self-adjusting or first-time dosing without a clinician’s direction. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, a doctor may choose it for patients who need stronger blood pressure control or who are stepping up from a lower dose after assessing response and tolerance.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Reduction of stroke and heart risk in selected patients with high blood pressure
• Blood pressure control as directed by a doctor
• Part of long-term cardiovascular risk management

• Swallow Teleact 80 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• This tablet may be taken with or without food.
• If you feel dizzy, rise slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when first starting this 80 mg strength.
• Follow your doctor’s schedule exactly; do not take extra tablets to make up for missed results or higher blood pressure readings.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Teleact 80 mg Tablet contains 80 mg of telmisartan. For many adults, telmisartan is taken once daily, and the maximum usual labeled dose is 80 mg per day, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your blood pressure and medical history. Do not take more than prescribed, especially with this higher-strength tablet.

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

Common side effects of Telmisartan may include:

• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Sinus or upper respiratory symptoms
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with the 80 mg strength in sensitive patients

• Teleact 80 mg Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated or taking diuretics.
• This 80 mg strength may be too strong for some people at the start, so it should only be used as directed by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of dehydration.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes containing potassium unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness with telmisartan.
• Do not use during pregnancy because medicines in this class can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Teleact 80 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Diuretics or water pills
• Lithium

Store Teleact 80 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.