CompositionTelmisat 40 Tablet is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney problems in adults at high risk. It is a single-ingredient angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medicine containing telmisartan.
This medicine also helps protect kidney function in people with diabetes, and can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. Take it with or without food at the same time each day, in the dose, frequency and duration prescribed by your doctor, and continue it even when you feel well.
Reducing salt in your diet, staying physically active as advised, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and quitting smoking support blood pressure control alongside this medicine.
This medicine is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Before starting, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems or low blood pressure, and about all other medicines, supplements or herbal products you take. Your doctor may check your kidney function and potassium levels regularly. Follow the prescribed dose, frequency and duration, report persistent or serious side effects, and do not stop the medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
