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Targit 40mg Tablet is a product of Pfizer Ltd
Composition: Telmisartan (40mg)

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All Details About Targit 40mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Targit 40mg Tablet

Description:

Targit 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Targit 40mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.

This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, it may cause upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, sinus infection, and diarrhea in some people. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these side effects.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Targit

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Posterior pain
  • Diarrhea

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Targit 40mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Targit 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Targit 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Targit 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Targit 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Targit 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Targit 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Targit 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Targit 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Q. Should Targit 40mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?

Targit 40mg Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.

Q. How long does it take for Targit 40mg Tablet to work?

You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.

Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Targit 40mg Tablet now?

No, do not stop taking Targit 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Targit 40mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Communicate to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Q. If I have some kidney problem, can I take Targit 40mg Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?

You can take Targit 40mg Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Targit 40mg Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

Q. I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Targit 40mg Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Targit 40mg Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?

No, do not worry since Targit 40mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Targit 40mg Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Q. Does Targit 40mg Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?

Targit 40mg Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Communicate to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.

Q. Can the use of Targit 40mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

Affirmative, Targit 40mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.

Q. Does Targit 40mg Tablet work by causing excessive urination?

No, Targit 40mg Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Targit 40mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.

Q. Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Targit 40mg Tablet together?

If you are taking ibuprofen and Targit 40mg Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Targit 40mg Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Targit 40mg Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Targit 40mg Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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