Telma 80 mg Tablet

Telma 80 mg Tablet contains 80 mg of telmisartan in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to treat high blood pressure, helping lower the risk of complications related to uncontrolled hypertension. In some patients, telmisartan is also prescribed to reduce cardiovascular risk in appropriate clinical settings.

How it works: Telma 80 mg Tablet works by blocking angiotensin II receptors, which helps relax and widen blood vessels. With the vessels less tightened, blood can flow more easily and blood pressure can come down.

Telma 80 mg Tablet is the highest strength in this product range, above Telma 20 mg Tablet and Telma 40 mg Tablet. Because it delivers a full 80 mg in one tablet, it is typically chosen for patients whose doctor has already assessed that a higher-strength ARB tablet is appropriate, rather than starting with a lower dose. It is not a different medicine, but a stronger tablet that may be selected when lower strengths are not enough.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control in adults
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients
• Long-term treatment prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Telma 80 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you stay consistent.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your prescriber's instructions exactly, since Telma 80 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet.

Each Telma 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of telmisartan. For adults, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether this strength is appropriate are decided by the doctor based on blood pressure response and other health factors. The maximum daily amount should not be exceeded unless a prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.

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

Common side effects of Telmisartan may include:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as a stuffy nose or sore throat

• Telma 80 mg Tablet is the highest available strength in this range, so it should only be used when a clinician has decided a stronger tablet is needed.
• It can lower blood pressure too much in some people, especially if you are dehydrated or already taking other blood pressure medicines.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because telmisartan should not be used in pregnancy.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician approves them, since telmisartan can raise potassium levels.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Telma 80 mg Tablet affects you.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Other ARBs or aliskiren
• Potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes
• Diuretics or other blood pressure medicines
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen

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