All Details About Telsartan LN 10mg-40mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Telsartan LN 10mg-40mg Tablet
Description:
Telsartan Ln Tablet is an anti-hypertensive medicine. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains a combination of cilnidipine and telmisartan as its active ingredients. This medicine acts in a synergistic manner to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it, pregnant or have any liver, kidney or heart problems. Take this medicine in the correct doses and for the exact duration prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor, as the abrupt stopping of this medicine may result in a sudden rise in blood pressure and other health consequences. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting this medicine.
Uses:
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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. Telsartan LN 10mg/40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
- Sleepiness
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Palpitations
- Upset stomach
- Increased potassium level in blood
Warning & Precautions:
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.
FAQs:
Q: What precautions should I take while on Telsartan Ln Tablet?
Avoid alcohol, as it may lower your blood pressure further and worsen the side effects.
Avoid getting up from sitting or sleeping position too fast, as there are chances that you may lose balance and fall.
Do not consume any salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless it is advised by your doctor.
Q: How do I take Telsartan Ln Tablet?
A: It is to be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Take the tablet with a glass of water, with or without food. Swallow it as a whole, do not break, cut or chew it. The tablets should be kept in their original packaging until used.
Q: What is the composition of Telsartan Ln?
A: The composition of Telsartan Ln includes cilnidipine and telmisartan, as its active components.
Q: Can Telsartan Ln be stopped if I feel improvement in symptoms?
A: No, you should not stop the treatment with Telsartan Ln in midway. You must complete the full course of treatment prescribed by the doctor and have regular follow-ups with the doctor.
Q: Is Telsartan Ln a blood thinner?
A: No, Telsartan Ln is not a blood thinner medicine. It is an antihypertensive medicine used to lower raised blood pressure.
Q: Can Telsartan Ln Tablet make me feel dizzy?
A: Yes, Telsartan Ln Tablet can make you feel dizzy. You may experience these symptoms as a result of low blood pressure which may occur when you suddenly rise up from a lying or sitting position (orthodynamic hypotension). To lower the incidence of dizziness, try to rise up slowly from a sitting or sleeping position. It is advised to avoid driving or operating machines while on this medicine.
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