Telgard 40mg Tablet

Telgard 40 mg Tablet – Telmisartan for High Blood Pressure

Telgard 40 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan 40 mg, a prescription medicine belonging to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers, also called ARBs. Telmisartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance that causes blood vessels to tighten. This helps relax and widen the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and lowering elevated blood pressure. Regular blood-pressure control helps reduce strain on the heart and lowers the risk of complications associated with uncontrolled hypertension.

Key Features

• Contains Telmisartan 40 mg: A long-acting angiotensin II receptor blocker.
• Controls High Blood Pressure: Helps relax and widen blood vessels.
• Supports Cardiovascular Health: Reducing elevated blood pressure lowers strain on the heart and blood vessels.
• Once-Daily Tablet: Generally taken once every day as prescribed.
• Long-Lasting Action: Helps maintain blood-pressure control throughout the day.
• Prescription Medicine: Should be used according to a healthcare professional’s instructions.

Active Ingredient

• Telmisartan 40 mg: An angiotensin II receptor blocker that relaxes blood vessels and helps lower blood pressure.

Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.
• Reduction of complications associated with uncontrolled blood pressure.
• Reduction of cardiovascular risk in selected high-risk patients when prescribed by a doctor.
• May be used alone or with other blood-pressure medicines.
• May be prescribed for selected cardiovascular conditions based on the patient’s medical needs.

How to Use

• Take Telgard 40 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Take the tablet at approximately the same time every day.
• Continue taking it regularly even when your blood pressure is controlled or you feel well.
• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without consulting your doctor.
• Do not take two doses together to compensate for a missed dose.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, low blood pressure, dehydration, or heart problems.
• The medicine may cause dizziness or light-headedness, particularly when treatment begins.
• Stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position if dizziness occurs.
• Do not use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor immediately if pregnancy occurs during treatment.
• Seek medical assistance for facial swelling, breathing difficulty, severe dizziness, fainting, or another serious allergic reaction.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness or light-headedness.
• Low blood pressure.
• Headache.
• Diarrhoea or abdominal discomfort.
• Back pain.
• Nasal congestion or cold-like symptoms.
• Increased potassium levels.
• Changes in kidney-function test results.
• Tiredness or weakness.

Storage

• Store according to the temperature instructions printed on the original packaging.
• Keep the tablets in a cool and dry place.
• Protect them from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister packaging until use.
• Do not use tablets from opened, damaged, or tampered packaging.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Legal Disclaimer: Telgard 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used primarily for high blood pressure. The appropriate dose, combination treatment, and duration of use must be determined by a qualified healthcare professional. This information is provided for general product-information purposes and should not replace the instructions supplied with the medicine.