Telpres H Tab 40mg 10s

Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases, like heart attack and stroke.

Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s is a combination of Telmisartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents absorption of excess salt in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack and oedema (fluid retention).

You can take Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s with food or empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, feeling tired, nausea, diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms. Most of these side effects of Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or its salt substitutes, unless the doctor has told you. In rare cases, Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s can cause a condition that results in the skeletal muscle problem, leading to further to kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain, dark colour urine, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or unexplained tiredness, immediately contact the doctor. Do not use if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, stop taking Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s and tell your doctor right away. Besides this, you should not use Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s if you are unable to urinate. If you have diabetes, do not use Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). Before taking Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma, high or low levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood, have allergies or asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), diabetes, or an allergy to penicillin or sulfa drugs.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries) making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Besides this, it prevents excessive water and electrolytes (like sodium, potassium etc.) from the body through urine that can raise high blood pressure.

Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Swallow Telpres H 40 Tablet 15’s with a full glass of water. If required tablets can be broken in half to give a smaller dose.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Dizziness
• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Cold/flu symptoms