Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Bradycardia

Mild

Fatigue
Weakness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Headache

Common

Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Telmisartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Telmisartan may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Telmisartan is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet on the Liver?

Telmisartan is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet on the Heart?

Telmisartan has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Dextromethorphan

Guaifenesin

Mild

Amlodipine

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet

Is this Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet

Some foods when eaten with Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet

Taking alcohol with Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Telmisartan 20 mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

How does Telmisartan work

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Telmisartan contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Telmisartan decreases the blood pressure.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Telmisartan bad for kidneys?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Telmisartan is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Telmisartan?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to take Telmisartan as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Telmisartan a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Telmisartan is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).

Question over 5 years ago

What is Telmisartan?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Telmisartan is the brand name for telmisartan. It belongs to a group of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is available in the form of tablets. Telmisartan is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.