TelmiRAAY

RxPrescription RequiredNPPA Regulated
Salt Composition: Telmisartan 40mg

Product Overview

TelmiRAAY Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

TelmiRAAY Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to obtain effective results. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.

Common side effects of TelmiRAAY Tablet include diarrhea, back pain, sinus inflammation, and skin ulcers. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Used For

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

TelmiRAAY Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. When taken regularly as prescribed by the doctor, it helps reduce the risk of complications like kidney damage, heart disease, and stroke.

Key Facts
Highlights
ClassCARDIAC
NoNon-habit forming
Uses
  • Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Heart Failure
  • Prevention of Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Chemical class
Biphenyl derivative
Action class
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. TelmiRAAY Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of TelmiRAAY Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

How it works

TelmiRAAY Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Possible Side Effects

Not everyone experiences side effects. However, depending on individual health and body response, one or more of the following may occur.
  • Back pain
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Skin ulcer
  • Intermittent claudication
  • Diarrhea

Safety Advice

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with TelmiRAAY Tablet

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

TelmiRAAY Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Tell your doctor immediately if you conceive or are planning a pregnancy while taking TelmiRAAY Tablet

BreastfeedingBreastfeedingCONSULT

TelmiRAAY Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

TelmiRAAY Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

TelmiRAAY Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

LiverLiverCAUTION

TelmiRAAY Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of TelmiRAAY Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Tips
  • Take it at the same time each day to maintain stable blood pressure levels.
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while on this medication.
  • Regularly check your blood pressure to ensure the medication is working effectively.
  • Limit alcohol intake as it can lower blood pressure and increase side effects.
  • Do not stop taking TelmiRAAY Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this can worsen your condition.
  • Incorporate a healthy diet and regular exercise to enhance the effectiveness of the medication.
This information is for awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Prescription medicines must be used only under medical supervision.
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