Telpres H 40 Tablet

Medically reviewed by Dr. Naresh Dang | Written By Sonu Kumar Rao

Last updated on: November 02, 2020 10:49 am

Manufacturer : Abbott India Ltd.
Composition : Telmisartan 40mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg
Generally Prescribed For : Hypertension, Stroke
Estimated Price : ₹139.40 For 10 Tablets Strip

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Uses of Telpres H 40 Tablet

Telpres H 40 Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):

Hypertension, Stroke

Side effects of Telpres H 40 Tablet

The most common side effects of Telpres H 40 Tablet are – Headache, Back Pain, Dizziness, Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Sinus Inflammation, Indigestion, Nausea, Vomiting

These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.

Precautions while using Telpres H 40 Tablet

Do not use Telpres H 40 Tablet if you are allergic to – Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide

If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Telpres H 40 Tablet.

If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.

To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.

How Telpres H 40 Tablet works

Telpres H 40 Tablet contains – Telmisartan, Hydrochlorothiazide

Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II from binding to receptor sites in many tissues, including vascular smooth muscle and adrenal glands. This action inhibits the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II, which reduces blood pressure.

Hydrochlorothiazide increases sodium and water excretion by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in distal segment of the nephron.

Dosage of Telpres H 40 Tablet

The dosage of Telpres H 40 Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.

Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose of Telpres H 40 Tablet

If you forget to take a dose of Telpres H 40 Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.

If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.