TELMISARTAN 80 mg – 1 Box (28 Tablets)

Active Ingredient: Telmisartan 80 mg
Pack Size: 28 tablets
Therapeutic Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Description

Telmisartan 80 mg is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in certain high-risk patients. It helps relax blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart.

Uses

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Reduction of cardiovascular risk in eligible patients
• Protection of the heart and blood vessels in patients at increased cardiovascular risk

How It Works

Telmisartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict. By preventing this effect, telmisartan:

• Relaxes and widens blood vessels
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves blood flow
• Helps reduce cardiovascular strain

Dosage

• Usual adult dose: 40–80 mg once daily.
• 80 mg is commonly the maximum recommended daily dose for hypertension.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Take at the same time each day.

Common Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Low blood pressure
• Elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
• Rare changes in kidney function

Important Precautions

• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Inform your healthcare provider if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are taking potassium supplements.
• Blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels may need periodic monitoring.
• Avoid combining with other medications affecting the renin-angiotensin system unless specifically prescribed.

Product Summary

Advantages

• Once-daily dosing.
• Long duration of action providing 24-hour blood pressure control.
• Less likely to cause the dry cough associated with ACE inhibitors.
• Widely used in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors.

Storage

• Store below 25–30°C in a dry place.
• Keep in the original packaging.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Prescription Status: Prescription-only medicine.