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About Raastel 40mg Tablet

TELMISARTAN belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, TELMISARTAN is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

TELMISARTAN works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, TELMISARTAN widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

Uses of Raastel 40mg Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits of Raastel 40mg Tablet

TELMISARTAN is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. TELMISARTAN is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Use TELMISARTAN only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take TELMISARTAN exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Side Effects of Raastel 40mg Tablet

Like all medicines, TELMISARTAN can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should consult a doctor if you experience side effects such as diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. In rare cases you may observe difficulty in breathing, stomach upset, changes in taste or dry mouth. Most of the side effects of TELMISARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

TELMISARTAN may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with TELMISARTAN as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

 

PREGNANCY

TELMISARTAN is a Category D pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women especially in the second and third trimesters.

 

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking TELMISARTAN as it may be unsafe for the baby.

 

DRIVING

TELMISARTAN may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

 

LIVER

Take TELMISARTAN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions.

KIDNEY

Take TELMISARTAN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions.