Telmikind 40mg Tablet 10’S

TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET contains Telmisartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It is used to treat essential hypertension in adults. High blood pressure that is not caused by any other condition is called as essential hypertension. It is characterized by symptoms such as early morning headaches, nosebleeds, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, buzzing in the ears, fatigue, nausea and chest pain.

It is also used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in adults who are known to have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs and had a stroke or with a high risk of diabetes.

Your doctor may check your kidney function test, blood pressure and the amount of electrolytes (Ex. potassium) in your body prior to the treatment or at regular intervals during treatment with this medicine.

TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe liver problems such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction (flow of bile from liver stops or slows). TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients having diabetes, kidney disease, heart problems and raised aldosterone levels.

TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in early pregnancy and must not be taken by women who are pregnant for more than 3 months and it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (up to the age of 18 years) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above).

The most common side effect of taking TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET is low blood pressure. Consult your doctor if the symptom worsens.

USES OF TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET

• Treats essential hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular events (such as stroke and heart attack)

HOW TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET WORKS

TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET makes blood vessels to relax and thus lowers the blood pressure by blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (substance produced in your body which causes narrowing of blood vessels).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Vomiting:

Take TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluids such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on your own to treat without consulting your doctor.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, consult your doctor.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume too much of alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug – Drug interactions:

Before taking TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril), angiotensin II receptor antagonists (Ex. candesartan, irbesartan) and aliskiren (medicines used to treat high blood pressure)
• Digoxin (used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythm)
•  Medicines containing lithium (used to treat some types of depression)
• Medicines that may increase blood potassium levels such as salt substitutes containing potassium
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (medicines used to treat pain and inflammation
• Heparin (used to prevent or treat blood clot)
• Immunosuppressive agents such as ciclosporin or tacrolimus (used to prevent organ rejection after transplant)
•  Antibiotic trimethoprim (medicine used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections)
• Diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide and potassium-sparing diuretics (Ex. amiloride, spironolactone) (used to treat oedema or high blood pressure)
• Corticosteroids such as dexamethasone, hydrocortisone (used to treat inflammatory conditions)
• Baclofen (used for muscle spasm)
• Amifostine (medicine used in cancer chemotherapy)
• Barbiturates such as phenobarbital, pentobarbital (used to treat seizures)
• Antidepressants such as citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine (used to treat depression)
• Narcotics such as morphine and codeine (used to treat moderate to severe pain)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The most common symptoms of overdose are low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat, dizziness, elevated levels of creatinine and sudden kidney failure.

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MORE INFORMATION

• Keep TELMIKIND 40MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature