Telismart 40 mg Tablet

Telismart 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of telmisartan in each tablet. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to help treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to lower the risk of certain cardiovascular problems in people who are appropriate candidates based on their medical history. Each pack contains a strip/box of 10 tablets made by Helios Pharmaceuticals.

How it works: Telmisartan in Telismart 40 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels can relax and blood can flow more easily. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and absorbed into the body to provide blood pressure control over time.

Telismart 40 mg Tablet is a standard adult strength of telmisartan, not a low starter dose and not a high-dose version in the range sold here. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand in our range, Telismart 40 mg Tablet is the exact option for patients whose doctor has decided that 40 mg per dose is appropriate. It may be chosen when a clinician wants a full tablet-based maintenance dose rather than a lower starting amount.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients
• Blood pressure management prescribed by a doctor
• Long-term maintenance therapy for suitable adults

• Swallow Telismart 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to use it regularly.
• It can be taken with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribed, because the right dose depends on your blood pressure and other health conditions.

Each Telismart 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of telmisartan per tablet. The tablet is usually taken once daily, but your doctor decides the dose and timing based on your condition and response to treatment. Do not take more than the amount prescribed; the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and may not be suitable for everyone.

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
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• These effects can be more noticeable when starting treatment or after a dose increase

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or low blood pressure.
• Avoid becoming dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating, because this can worsen dizziness or kidney problems.
• Ask before using salt substitutes or potassium supplements, since telmisartan can raise potassium levels.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Telismart 40 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your clinician about heart failure, narrowed kidney arteries, or recent major fluid loss.
• Limit alcohol if it makes you more dizzy or lowers your blood pressure further.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Diuretics or other blood pressure medicines

Store Telismart 40 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.