Telmi 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Telmi Information

Telmi is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Telmi have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Telmi. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Telmi also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telmi side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telmi are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Telmi's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Telmi's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telmi related warnings section.

Telmi is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions.

Drug interactions for Telmi have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Telmi is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Telmi Benefits & Uses
Telmi Dosage & How to Take
Telmi Side Effects
Telmi Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Telmi with Other Drugs
Telmi Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Telmi
Telmi Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Telmi Benefits & Uses

Telmi is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Telmi 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
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Telmi Related Warnings

Is the use of Telmi safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telmi. If you are pregnant, do not take Telmi without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Telmi safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Telmi on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Telmi on the Kidneys?

Using Telmi does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Telmi on the Liver?

Telmi is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Telmi on the Heart?

Side effects of Telmi rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Telmi with Other Drugs

Telmi 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

Telmi Contraindications

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

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Telmi

Is this Telmi habit forming or addictive?

Telmi does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Telmi you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Telmi only as per medical advice.

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

No, Telmi cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Telmi Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telmi

Taking Telmi with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmi

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Telmi as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Telmi

Question about 5 years ago

How does Telmi work

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Telmi 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 Telmi decreases the blood pressure.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Telmi cause hyperkalemia?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telmi causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmi therapy.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Telmi?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Telmi 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. Telmi is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Telmi?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to take Telmi 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Telmi cause hyponatremia?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telmi causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.