Telma

Generic Name: Telmisartan
Dosage Form: Tablet
TG Name: Cardiovascular

1. What is Telma^®?
Telma^® is the prepration of Telmisartan.

2. How Telma^® works in our body?
Telma^® belongs to a class of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Angiotensin II is produced in the body which causes the blood vessels to narrow, thus increasing the blood pressure. Telma^® blocks the effect of angiotensin II so that the blood vessels relax, and the blood pressure become lower.

3. What is the indication of Telma^®?
Telma^® is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). It may be used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It is also indicated for reduction of the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes in patients 55 years of age or older are unable to take ACE inhibitors.

4. What are the dosage & administration of Telma^®?
Hypertension:
Dosage must be individualized. The usual starting dose of Telma^® tablets is 40 mg once a day. Blood pressure response is dose-related over the range of 20 to 80 mg.

Most of the antihypertensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks and maximal blood pressure reduction is generally attained after 4 weeks. When additional blood pressure reduction beyond that achieved with 80 mg Telmisartan is required, a diuretic may be added.

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction:
The recommended dose of Telma^® tablet is 80 mg once a day and can be administered with or without food. It is not known whether doses lower than 80 mg of Telmisartan are effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

When initiating Telmisartan therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction, monitoring of blood pressure is recommended, and if appropriate, adjustment of medications that lower blood pressure may be necessary.

Renal Impairment:
Severe impairment or on hemodialysis: Initially, 20 mg once daily.

Hepatic Impairment:
Mild to moderate: Max: 40 mg once daily.
Severe: Contraindicated.

5. What are the contraindications of Telma^®?
Telmisartan is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Adjunct in treatment of opioid dependence, Dry or painful cough. Telmisartan is also contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Telmisartan.

6. What are the adverse effects of Telma^®?
Most people tolerate Telmisartan well. Side effects are usually minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by physician.
The most common Telmisartan side effects include – Upper respiratory infection such as the common cold or flu up to 7 percent of people, back pain up to 3 percent of people, Diarrhea up to 3 percent of people, Inflammation of the sinuses up to 3 percent of people.

7. What would be the storage condition of Telma^®?
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep in a cool and dry place. Protect from light.