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Telmigen 20 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Product: Telmigen 20 Tablet

Manufacturer: Newgen Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Composition: Telmisartan (20mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 34.7

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All Details About Telmigen 20 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Telmigen 20 Tablet

Description:

Telmigen 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Telmigen 20 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to obtain effective results. 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.


Ordinary side effects of Telmigen 20 Tablet include diarrhea, back pain, sinus inflammation, and skin ulcers. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine.


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:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telmigen 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Ordinary side effects of Telmigen

  • Posterior pain
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Skin ulcer
  • Intermittent claudication
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telmigen 20 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Telmigen 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Tell your doctor immediately if you conceive or are planning a pregnancy while taking Telmigen 20 Tablet
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telmigen 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telmigen 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Telmigen 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telmigen 20 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
Telmigen 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telmigen 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Telmigen 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Should Telmigen 20 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?

Telmigen 20 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.

How long does it take for Telmigen 20 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.

My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Telmigen 20 Tablet now?

No, do not stop taking Telmigen 20 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. Telmigen 20 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.

Can the use of Telmigen 20 Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

Affirmative, Telmigen 20 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.

If I have some kidney problem, can I take Telmigen 20 Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?

You can take Telmigen 20 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. Telmigen 20 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.

I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Telmigen 20 Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Telmigen 20 Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?

No, do not worry since Telmigen 20 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telmigen 20 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.

Does Telmigen 20 Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?

Telmigen 20 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.

Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Telmigen 20 Tablet together?

If you are taking ibuprofen and Telmigen 20 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telmigen 20 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telmigen 20 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telmigen 20 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.

Does Telmigen 20 Tablet work by causing excessive urination?

No, Telmigen 20 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telmigen 20 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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