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Generic name: Telmisartan
Strength: 20 mg per tablet
Standard: IP (Indian Pharmacopoeia)
Dosage form: Oral tablet
Drug class: ARB (blood pressure medicine)
Prescription: Required

✅ Uses (human medicine)

Prescribed for:

• Hypertension

• Reducing risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients

• Kidney protection in diabetic patients (off-label)

⚙ How it works

• Blocks angiotensin II effects

• Relaxes blood vessels

• Lowers blood pressure and heart strain

�� Dose information

• Taken once daily

• Dose adjusted based on blood pressure response

• May be used alone or with other BP medicines

⚠ Common side effects

• Dizziness

• Low blood pressure

• Weakness

• Increased potassium levels

�� Serious warnings

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy

• Severe dehydration

• Renal artery stenosis

Use cautiously in:

• Kidney disease

• Liver disease

• Potassium supplement users

�� Storage

• Store below 25°C

• Protect from moisture and heat

⏳ Shelf life

Usually 24–36 months from manufacturing date when stored properly.

�� Legal status

Prescription-only medicine

Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg is an antihypertensive medicine used to control high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart-related complications such as heart attack and stroke. It belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which work by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Composition:
Each film-coated tablet contains Telmisartan IP 40 mg.
Excipients: q.s. (inactive ingredients used to make the tablet)

Usage / Indications:

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Helps protect kidney function in people with diabetes

• Reduces risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients
  Take as directed by the physician, usually once daily, with or without food.

Shelf Life:
Typically 24–36 months from the date of manufacture (check pack for exact expiry).

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Composition (active ingredients):

• Telmisartan

• Hydrochlorothiazide

(Common strengths: 40/12.5 mg, 80/12.5 mg, 80/25 mg — check your strip.)

Dosage form: Oral tablet
Product type: Antihypertensive (blood pressure-lowering combination medicine)

Primary Use / Treatment

Used to treat:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)

• To reduce risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage due to prolonged high BP

• For patients whose BP is not controlled by a single medicine

How It Works

• Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels

• Hydrochlorothiazide removes excess salt and water through urine
  Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either alone.

Age Group

• Adults

• Not routinely used in children unless specialist prescribed

Common Side Effects

Dizziness, low BP, increased urination, fatigue.

Less common: electrolyte imbalance, dehydration.

Storage

Store below 25°C, protect from moisture.

Shelf Life

Typically 24–36 months (as printed).

Dosage Form: Oral tablets
Type: Allopathic
Prescription/Non-Prescription: Prescription-only
Release Form: Immediate release, film-coated
Packaging Type: Blister pack

Usage (Humans):

• Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used for:
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction
  • Protection in high-risk patients with diabetes/heart disease
  • Management of heart failure (adjunct)

• Not for veterinary use.

Composition (Salt):

• Telmisartan 40 mg

Excipients (typical):

• Povidone

• Meglumine

• Sodium hydroxide

• Sorbitol

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Maize starch

• Magnesium stearate

• Film-coating agents (hypromellose, titanium dioxide)

Shelf Life:

• Usually 24–36 months

Storage:

• Store below 25°C

• Protect from moisture

• Keep in original blister packaging

1. Product Name
Telmisartan Tablets IP 20 mg

2. Generic Name
Telmisartan

3. Strength (mg per tablet/capsule)
20 mg

4. Dosage Form
Tablet

5. Therapeutic / Pharmacological Class
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB); Antihypertensive

6. Description (what it is & how it works)
Telmisartan Tablets IP contain telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by selectively blocking the action of angiotensin II, a substance that causes blood vessels to constrict. By relaxing and widening the blood vessels, telmisartan helps lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce the workload on the heart.

7. Prescribed For / Uses

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Reduction of cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients

• Protection against heart and blood vessel complications associated with hypertension

8. Also Contains (Inactive Excipients – general, not brand-specific)
Diluent, binder, disintegrant, lubricant, and approved coloring agents

9. Packaging Type (blister / alu-alu / bottle – general)
Blister pack or Alu-Alu pack

10. Shelf Life (standard pharma range)
24 to 36 months from the date of manufacture

11. Used By (Men / Women / Both / Adults only)
Both (Adults only)

12. Usage / Application (Personal / Clinical / Hospital)
Personal, Clinical, Hospital