Telma 40 mg Tablet

Telma 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of telmisartan in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to help treat high blood pressure, which can lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems in some patients. This Telma 40 mg Tablet is taken by mouth as a standard tablet, making it a convenient once-daily option for many adults. It should be used only when a clinician decides telmisartan is appropriate for your condition.

How it works: Telmisartan in Telma 40 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing the blood vessels, the tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.

Telma 40 mg Tablet is a mid-range strength between Telma 20 mg Tablet and Telma 80 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when 20 mg is not enough but 80 mg would be too much. Doctors often use Telma 40 mg Tablet for patients who need a moderate blood-pressure-lowering dose and can tolerate telmisartan well. Because the effect can build over time rather than being felt right away, this strength is chosen based on blood pressure goals, kidney function, and overall cardiovascular risk.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Reduction of stroke risk in some adults with hypertension
• Heart and blood vessel protection in appropriate patients
• Kidney protection support in some patients with hypertension and diabetes

• Swallow the Telma 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food, since food usually does not change how it works.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor tells you to.
• If your prescription says once daily, do not split the daily dose into multiple doses on your own.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when you first start, because it can lower blood pressure and cause dizziness.

Each Telma 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of telmisartan. For most adults, it is taken once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your blood pressure response and medical history. The maximum daily dose is generally 80 mg of telmisartan per day, and your doctor decides whether 40 mg is the right dose or whether another Telma strength is more appropriate.

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
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose or sore throat
• Headache
• Low blood pressure symptoms; these may be more noticeable when starting Telma 40 mg Tablet or when the dose is increased

• Telma 40 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid using it during pregnancy because telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your clinician if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart failure before starting this strength.
• Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless your doctor approves, because potassium can rise.
• Alcohol may add to dizziness or low blood pressure.
• If you have very low blood pressure or are taking strong fluid pills, this 40 mg tablet may lower blood pressure too much at first.
• Let your prescriber know if you have narrowed kidney arteries or a history of swelling from blood pressure medicines.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially aliskiren in some patients
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen, which can affect kidney function and blood pressure control
• Lithium, because telmisartan can raise lithium levels

Store Telma 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.