Telmisartan 20mg Tablets

Telmisartan 20mg Tablets – ELITOSS-20 has a medicine called Telmisartan. It is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Telmisartan is a type of medicine that helps lower blood pressure by blocking certain receptors in the body. It helps blood vessels relax by stopping a chemical that normally makes them tighter. This helps lower blood pressure, making it easier for blood to move to various organs and for the heart to work better.

Uses of Telmisartan 20mg Tablets

Telmisartan 20mg tablets are used to treat high blood pressure. Here are the main ways Telmisartan 20mg tablets are used:

Managing High Blood Pressure: It helps lower and keep blood pressure at a healthy level and is mainly used to treat high blood pressure.

Treating Heart Failure: People with heart failure might get a tablet to help their heart work better and reduce symptoms. After a heart attack, doctors may suggest this medicine to help you heal and prevent more heart problems.

Preventing Stroke: People who have high blood pressure or heart issues might find that this medicine helps lower their chances of having a stroke.

Precautions to use for Telmisartan 20mg Tablets

• Do not take Telmisartan 20mg tablets if you are allergic to any of the components.
• Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes or liver, kidney or heart problems.
• Before taking the Telmisartan tablets, talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.
• This medicine may lead to high potassium levels, so avoid taking any potassium supplements and check your level of potassium regularly.

Directions to use for Telmisartan 20mg Tablets

Telmisartan 20mg tablets can be given by themselves or with other medicines. You can take it with or without food, but try to take it at the same time every day for the best results. It’s important to keep taking it regularly, even if you feel good or if your blood pressure is okay. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick, but if you stop taking this medicine, it could make your condition worse. This medicine is commonly used and is generally safe for long-term use.

Possible Side Effects of Telmisartan 20mg Tablets

Here are the common side effects of the Telmisartan 20mg Tablets, given below:

• Back pain
• Sinus inflammation
• Skin ulcer
• Intermittent claudication
• Diarrhea

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telmisartan 20mg Tablet (Telitoss-20) used for?

Telmisartan 20mg Tablet is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and chronic heart disease in adults at cardiovascular risk.

How does Telmisartan 20mg Tablet work?

Telmisartan belongs to the ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) class of medicines. It relaxes and widens blood vessels, which improves blood flow and reduces the workload on the heart.

Can Telmisartan 20mg Tablet be taken with other blood pressure medicines?

Telmisartan is sometimes combined with other antihypertensives such as Amlodipine when blood pressure is not adequately controlled by a single medicine, but any combination should only be started under a doctor’s supervision.

Is Telitoss-20 (Telmisartan 20mg) available for PCD pharma franchise?

Yes. Telmisartan 20mg Tablet is available on a monopoly basis PCD pharma franchise from Novalab Group as part of its cardiac and critical care range, with full marketing support.

How long does it take for Telmisartan 20mg Tablet to lower blood pressure?

Telmisartan begins working within a few hours of the first dose, though its full blood pressure lowering effect is usually seen after a few weeks of regular, doctor directed use.