Telmisartan Actavis 28x80mg

Description

• Telmisartan lowers blood pressure. It is used for high blood pressure.
  The effect builds up gradually over 4 to 8 weeks. After that period, it can be measured how much your blood pressure has dropped.
  By taking it daily, you reduce the risk of heart and vascular diseases.

  During the first few weeks, you may feel dizzy when standing up. For this reason, take the medicine in the evening during the first few days while sitting on your bed. That way, you can lie down if you become dizzy.

  There are a few important interactions with other medications. Ask your pharmacist whether you can use telmisartan safely with your other medicines, including over-the-counter drugs.
  Do not use if you are pregnant.

  Telmisartan belongs to the group of angiotensin II blockers. It lowers blood pressure.
  Doctors prescribe it for high blood pressure.

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  Besides the intended effect, this medication may cause side effects.
  The main side effects include:

  Very rare (less than 1 in 100 people):

  • Dizziness, especially when standing up from bed or a chair

  • Gastrointestinal issues, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting, and nausea

  • Fatigue, weakness

  • Elevated potassium levels in the blood

  • Flu-like symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, sweating, pneumonia. Consult a doctor in case of severe breathing difficulty

  • Drowsiness, insomnia, and depression

  • Dry mouth and altered taste

  • Blurred vision

  • Muscle pain, joint pain, and back pain

  • Skin rash, itching, and hives. If you have psoriasis, symptoms may worsen—consult your doctor if this occurs

  • Reduced kidney function after prolonged use

  • Altered liver function and blood disorders. Contact a doctor immediately in case of severe upper abdominal pain, jaundice, unexplained bruising, extreme fatigue, or sore throat with fever and mouth blisters

  • Hypersensitivity to the medication, which may present as skin rash and itching. It can also cause angioedema: swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, potentially leading to severe breathing difficulty

  • A too-strong drop in your blood glucose (a “hypo” or hypoglycemia). Symptoms include hunger, mood swings, confusion, headache, fatigue, dizziness, pale face, blurred vision, trembling, and sweating

  • Cold hands and feet more quickly than usual, especially in people with Raynaud’s disease, who may notice increased symptoms in their fingers and toes

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  When to take it:
  You may take this medication at any time of the day. Choose a fixed time—preferably in the morning with breakfast—to avoid forgetting a dose.
  If you experience dizziness in the beginning, it may be better to take it in the evening before bed.

  Duration:
  Treatment for high blood pressure is usually long-term. If this medicine works well for you, you will likely need to use it for life.