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

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet Information

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet 's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug interactions for Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Telsartan Activ 40 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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 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: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May be given twice daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May be given twice daily
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: May be given twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every other day or 3 to 5 days each week

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet is used -

Severe

Bradycardia

Mild

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

Common

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Telsartan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Telsartan without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Telsartan as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Telsartan does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet on the Liver?

Telsartan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Telsartan rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet with Other Drugs

Telsartan Activ 40 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

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet

Is this Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Telsartan Activ 40 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, the use of Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Telsartan Activ 40 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hydrochlorothiazide

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 582-586

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 446-448

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