Telsartan R: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Telsartan R Benefits & Uses

Telsartan R is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Telsartan R 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: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 40 mg telmisartan and 5 mg ramipril
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 40 mg telmisartan and 5 mg ramipril

Telsartan R Side Effects

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

Severe

Bradycardia

Mild

Fatigue
Weakness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Headache
Cough
Vertigo
Tremor
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth

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)
Confusion

Telsartan R Related Warnings

Is the use of Telsartan R safe for pregnant women?

Telsartan R has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Telsartan R without medical advice.
Is the use of Telsartan R safe during breastfeeding?

Telsartan R may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telsartan R on the Kidneys?

Telsartan R rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telsartan R on the Liver?

Telsartan R has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Telsartan R on the Heart?

Telsartan R has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Telsartan R with Other Drugs

Telsartan R should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Allopurinol

Amiloride

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Dextromethorphan

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Amitriptyline

Mild

Amlodipine

Telsartan R Contraindications

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

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy
Allergy
Angioedema
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Low Blood Pressure
Hyperkalemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Telsartan R

Is this Telsartan R habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Telsartan R is addictive.

Telsartan R Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telsartan R

When consumed with certain foods, Telsartan R may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan R

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telsartan R with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Telsartan R

Question over 5 years ago

Does Telsartan R cause cough?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telsartan R may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telsartan R, please talk to your doctor immediately.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Telsartan R?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Telsartan R is the brand name for telmisartan. It belongs to a group of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is available in the form of tablets. Telsartan R is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to take Telsartan R?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to take Telsartan R as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Telsartan R cause hyperkalemia?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telsartan R causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telsartan R therapy.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Telsartan R a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Telsartan R is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).