Kriam Pharma Telmisartan 40 mg Tablet

Kriam Pharma Telmisartan 40 mg Tablet

This is Telmisartan IP 40 mg in an uncoated tablet, marketed by Kriam Pharma (SRK Puremed LLP) – a generic sold under the molecule name rather than a brand name, which is why it costs appreciably less than the branded equivalents of exactly the same drug and strength. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker: it occupies the receptors that angiotensin II must bind to in order to tighten blood vessels, so the vessels stay relaxed and pressure falls. The pack carries a storage instruction that matters more for telmisartan than for most tablets – these are moisture-sensitive, so leave each tablet in the strip until you are ready to take it. Strip of 10 tablets. Schedule H prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Telmisartan IP 40 mg uncoated tablet
• Generic sold under the molecule name – noticeably cheaper than branded equivalents
• Moisture sensitive – keep in the strip until the moment you take it
• No dry cough, unlike ACE inhibitors
• Strip of 10 tablets, marketed by SRK Puremed LLP

Composition

• Telmisartan IP – 40 mg per uncoated tablet
• Colour – Erythrosine

Uses & Benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure with once-daily dosing
• The same molecule and strength as branded telmisartan 40, at a lower price
• Reduces the long-term risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure
• Protects the kidneys in diabetes with kidney involvement
• Free of the dry cough that limits ACE inhibitors
• Can be taken with or without food

Directions for Use

• Take one tablet once daily, exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; may be taken with or without food
• Keep taking it even when you feel well – high blood pressure usually has no symptoms
• Do not remove the tablet from the strip until immediately before taking it – the pack states these are moisture sensitive
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own; pressure rebounds when treatment stops

Precautions

• Stop immediately and contact your doctor if you become pregnant. The pack warns that telmisartan can cause injury and even death to the developing baby when used in the second and third trimesters
• Seek emergency care for swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, although this is rarer than with ACE inhibitors
• Blood tests for kidney function and potassium are done before and during treatment – potassium can rise
• Dizziness on standing is common early on, and worse if you are dehydrated or taking diuretics
• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, renal artery narrowing, liver disease, or if you take NSAIDs or lithium
• Do not combine with an ACE inhibitor or aliskiren unless a specialist directs it

Storage

• Store protected from light and moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, as printed on the pack
• Keep the tablets in the strip until use – they are moisture sensitive
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Telmisartan must be stopped as soon as pregnancy is detected; blood pressure treatment must be reviewed regularly by your doctor.