CompositionTsart 40 Tablet 10 is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney problems in adults at high cardiovascular risk. It is a single-ingredient medicine containing telmisartan, and belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).
This medicine can be prescribed alone or alongside other blood pressure medicines. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time each day for steady control. Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Use the dose, frequency and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Healthy lifestyle changes are an important part of managing high blood pressure. These include regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing salt in your diet and limiting alcohol as advised by your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or low blood pressure before starting this medicine, and about any other medicines, supplements or herbal products you take. This medicine is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check your kidney function and potassium levels at regular intervals. Report any side effects that persist or become serious. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly or unless your doctor advises you to do so, as your blood pressure may rise again.
