Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet: 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 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 headache?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Telsartan R doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telsartan R, please consult your doctor without any delay.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Telsartan R work

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Telsartan R contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Telsartan R decreases the blood pressure.

Question over 5 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

How to take Telsartan R?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Telsartan R is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Telsartan R might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Telsartan R exactly as prescribed by their doctor.

Question over 5 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).