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Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
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15 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Medical Description
Telma H Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This tablet contains telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide as its active ingredient. This tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. You can take Telma-H with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor. While taking Telma H try to incorporate a healthy diet and certain lifestyle modifications for better management of your blood pressure. Do not miss or skip the dose of the tablet. Sudden stopping of this medicine may result in worsening of the health condition. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting the Telma H tablet....
Uses of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Telma H tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Contraindications of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- If you are allergic to telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide or any of the ingredients of Telma H tablet.
- If you are allergic to antibiotics like sulfasalazine and other drugs from this class.
- If you have serious liver disorders and problems related to the bile duct (a canal connecting the liver to the intestine) like cholestasis.
- If you have serious kidney problems.
- If your blood test shows a significant increase in calcium and a decrease in potassium levels.
- If you have diabetes or kidney problems and you are taking medicine for lowering the blood pressure like Aliskiren.
- Telma H 40 tablet should not be taken by pregnant women.
Side effects of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Dizziness
- Loose stools
- Gas
- Dry mouth
- Cough
- Muscle and back pain
- Fainting
- Breathlessness
- Tingling sensation
- Muscle ache
Precautions and Warnings of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Telma H 40 tablet during pregnancy?
A:
- Telma H 40 mg tablet should never be taken during pregnancy as its components are known to cause fetal abnormalities and death.
- If you are on this tablet and planning pregnancy, then inform your doctor as your medicine needs to be changed.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Telma H 40 tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
It is advised not to use Telma H 40 tablet when you are breastfeeding as it can cause excessive urine production and can affect milk production.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Telma H 40 tablet?
A:
It is advised to not drive after taking Telma H 40 tablet as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness (sleepiness); which can hamper your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Telma H 40 tablet?
A:
You must avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Telma H 40 tablet as it is known to cause low blood pressure.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You feel giddy, especially after the first dose or during initial days of the treatment.
- You have serious heart and heart valve-related problems like heart failure, etc.
- You develop eye problems like eye pain and a decrease in vision.
- You have been experiencing fluid losses within your body due to diarrhoea, vomiting, etc.
- You are facing problems with liver function and related organs-like cholestasis, biliary obstruction.
- Your kidneys are not functioning properly or you have underlying kidney disease like renal artery stenosis (narrow kidney blood vessels).
- You are suffering from primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands).
- You have diabetes as Telma H 40 tablet may affect your blood glucose levels, glucose monitoring is needed.
- You have an electrolyte imbalance of sodium, magnesium, potassium and have symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Mode of Action of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Telma H tablet works by the combined effect of telmisartan & hydrochlorothiazide.
- Telmisartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin, responsible for narrowing of blood vessels and rise in blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide acts by increasing the production of urine and loss of water and salt from the body, thereby lowering the blood pressure.
Directions for Use of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Telma H 40 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can affect the way Telma H tablet works or Telma H 40 itself can alter the action of other medicines taken along. Inform your doctor about your complete medication history including medicines that you are currently taking or might take....
- Especially if you are taking other blood pressure-lowering medicines, steroids, anti-infective medicines, medicines for brain-related disorders, muscle relaxants, anti-diabetic medicine, painkillers and medicines for a heart problem....
Storage and disposal of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Store the Telma H 40 tablets in the original package to protect them from catching moisture.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight of children and pets.
Dosage of Telma H 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may include low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, dizziness, excessive urination, nausea and vomiting. Seek urgent medical help if you think you have taken too many Telma H tablets....
Missed a Dose
It would be best if you never miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine as it may lead to serious high blood pressure-related problems. If you have missed any dose of the Telma H 40 tablet, take it as soon as you remember, however, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one...
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Telma H 40 tablet on my own?
A: Do not suddenly stop taking Telma H 40 tablet without talking to your doctor. If you stop this medication abruptly, you can suffer from severe heart and blood pressure related problems. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually over weeks before stopping it.
Q: What should I do if I experience an episode of low blood pressure?
A: If you are taking Telma H 40 tablet, in the initial few days, you may experience low blood pressure episodes such as lightheadedness, giddiness. Take an adequate amount of water. Inform your doctor if you have vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration. If you experience giddiness, lightheadedness, immediately lie down.
Q: Which is better - Telma 40 tablet or Telma H 40 tablet?
A: Telma 40 tablet contains telmisartan whereas Telma H 40 tablet contains a combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Both of which are used to treat high blood pressure but Telma H 40 tablet is mostly used when telmisartan alone cannot control the blood pressure. You should consult your doctor; he/she will prescribe a medicine best suited for your condition.
Q: Does the Telma H tablet contain losartan?
A: No, Telma H 40 tablet does not contain losartan.
Q: Is Telma H and Telkonol H the same medicine?
A: Yes, both medicines contain a combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide as their active ingredient.
Q: Is Telma H a diuretic?
A: Telma H contains hydrochlorothiazide, as one of its active ingredients, that belongs to a diuretic class of medicines.
Q: When should I take Telma H?
A: You can take this medicine with or without food during the day or at night as advised by your doctor. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit.
Q: What is the Telma H used for?
A: Telma H Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Q: What is the difference between Telma-H tablets and Telma-AM?
A: Both Telma-H and Telma-AM are medicines to control high blood pressure but vary in their composition. Telma-H contains telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide, whereas Telma-AM contains telmisartan and amlodipine. Depending on your health condition and disease status doctor will prescribe you either of these. Do not self medicate any of the anti-hypertensive medicines.
Q: How long does Telma H take to work?
A: Telma H starts working within an hour after its oral consumption. But it usually takes 2 to 8 weeks to show its full benefit. Hence, it is advised to take it for the prescribed duration. Do not stop the treatment in the midway even if you feel no symptoms.
Q: Can I take Telma H empty stomach?
A: Yes, you can take this medicine with or without food or as advised by your doctor. But try to take it regularly at the same time, it will reduce the chances of missing the dose and it will also help you to get optimum results.
Q: What does Telma H do?
- Telma H tablet works by the combined effect of telmisartan & hydrochlorothiazide.
- Telmisartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin, responsible for narrowing of blood vessels and rise in blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide acts by increasing the production of urine and loss of water and salt from the body, thereby lowering the blood pressure.
References
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- Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/12.5 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 10 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 10 May 2022]
- Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets U.S.P. 40 mg+12.5 mg [Internet]. Torrentian.com. 2022 [cited 10 May 2022]
Product Details
Brand
TELMA H
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/12/2024
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| Contains | Telmisartan(40.0 Mg),Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5 Mg) |
| Uses | High blood pressure |
| Side effects | Dizziness, loose stools, gas, dry mouth, cough |
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