Telsar 80 Tablet

Telsar 80 Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 80 mg of telmisartan in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which is used to treat high blood pressure and to help lower the risk of cardiovascular problems in selected patients. Telsar 80 Tablet is taken by mouth and is commonly used as part of long-term blood pressure control. By reducing pressure in the blood vessels, it helps the heart work with less strain.

How it works: Telmisartan in Telsar 80 Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening the blood vessels. This lets the vessels relax and widen, which can lower blood pressure after the tablet is absorbed.

Telsar 80 Tablet is a higher-strength telmisartan tablet, so it is generally chosen for patients whose blood pressure has not been adequately controlled with lower doses or who have already been assessed by a doctor for this strength. Because it is a standard swallow tablet and not a starter-specific low-dose form, it may be used when a clinician wants the fuller effect of 80 mg once daily rather than beginning with a smaller dose.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients
• Long-term blood pressure management
• Treatment when a doctor wants an 80 mg telmisartan dose

• Swallow Telsar 80 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If it makes you dizzy, take it when you can sit or rest after the dose.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, since this 80 mg strength is not meant for self-adjusting the dose.

Each Telsar 80 Tablet contains 80 mg of telmisartan. For this strength, doctors commonly prescribe one tablet once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your blood pressure goals and medical history. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and is not something to change on your own.

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
• Lightheadedness
• Back pain
• Tiredness
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Diarrhea
• Flu-like symptoms

• This is a higher-strength telmisartan tablet, so dizziness or low blood pressure may be more noticeable in some people.
• Do not use during pregnancy; telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are on a low-salt diet.
• Be careful with alcohol, which can increase dizziness or fainting.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure or have had a heart attack or stroke.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Telsar 80 Tablet affects you.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or aliskiren

Store Telsar 80 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.