Telmi 80mg Tablet

Uses / Indications: Telmi 80mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Telmi 80mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Telmi can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Telmi may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Side Effects:
• Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

How to use:
• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telmi 80mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:
• Telmi 80mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Faq for medicine:
• Is Telmi safe? : Telmi is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|What is Telmi used for? : Telmi is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.|Is Telmi a blood thinner? : No, Telmi is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).|Is Telmi an ACE inhibitor? : No, Telmi is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).|Can I take Telmi with paracetamol? : Yes, Telmi can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.|Does Telmi cause cough? : Use of Telmi can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telmi.|Does Telmi cause erectile dysfunction? : Telmi has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Telmi.|Can the use of Telmi cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)? : Yes, Telmi can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.|Can the use of Telmi cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telmi. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telmi.|Can the use of Telmi cause hair loss? : Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Telmi. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.|Can Telmi cause a headache? : Telmi is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Telmi.|Does Telmi cause weight loss? : Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telmi. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Medicine interaction:
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