Telma 20 mg Tablet

Telma 20 mg Tablet is an oral tablet that contains 20 mg of telmisartan in each tablet. Telmisartan belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to help lower high blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular strain. Telma 20 mg Tablet may also be used for certain people at risk of heart and blood vessel complications when a doctor decides it is appropriate. It is a prescription blood pressure medicine from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, India, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Telmisartan in Telma 20 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. This helps blood vessels relax and lowers blood pressure in a way that is simple for the body to tolerate in tablet form.

Telma 20 mg Tablet is a lower-strength option compared with Telma 40 mg Tablet and Telma 80 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting point or a smaller dose adjustment. This strength can suit people who are more sensitive to blood pressure lowering or who need a carefully titrated regimen based on their response, kidney function, or other medicines. It is still a full-strength prescription tablet, so the 20 mg dose should be used only as directed by a clinician.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in selected patients
• Blood pressure control when a smaller telmisartan dose is needed
• Long-term management of hypertension as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Telma 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep blood pressure control steady.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with a meal may help, but food does not usually change how it works much.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting therapy, because blood pressure can drop too much in some people.

Each Telma 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of telmisartan. Depending on your condition and response, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or adjust the dose over time, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber. Do not increase, decrease, or combine doses on your own, since blood pressure needs and safety can vary from person to person.

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
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Back pain
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Stomach upset or diarrhea
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as a stuffy nose

• Telma 20 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure too much if you are dehydrated, vomiting, or have diarrhea.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or narrowing of blood vessels, because extra monitoring may be needed.
• This medicine can raise potassium levels, so avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your prescriber approves them.
• Do not use during pregnancy; telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase dizziness or faintness.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when first starting Telma 20 mg Tablet or after a dose change.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially if you have diabetes or take other blood pressure drugs.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which may increase the chance of low blood pressure
• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes, which may raise potassium too much
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can reduce kidney function and lessen blood pressure control
• Diuretics or water pills, which can increase dizziness or dehydration
• Lithium, which may interact with telmisartan and increase toxicity risk

Store Telma 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.