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Telkonol-40 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. It contains Telmisartan, which widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain, or low blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Telkonol-40 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and 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.
Telkonol-40 Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body. This hormone causes blood vessels to narrow, leading to high blood pressure. By blocking this action, Telkonol-40 Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels, lowering high blood pressure.
You can take Telkonol-40 Tablet irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will tell you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Telkonol-40 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Telkonol-40 Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Telkonol-40 Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Telkonol-40 Tablet while using Telkonol-40 Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Telkonol-40 Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid potassium supplements with Telkonol-40 Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to check your potassium level regularly. Do not consume alcohol with Telkonol-40 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telkonol-40 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduce the efficiency of Telkonol-40 Tablet .
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Telkonol-40 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body. Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to narrow, leading to high blood pressure.
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Telkonol-40 Tablet is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Telkonol-40 Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Telkonol-40 Tablet may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Telkonol-40 Tablet . Avoid potassium supplements with Telkonol-40 Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to check your potassium level regularly. Do not consume alcohol with Telkonol-40 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telkonol-40 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduce the efficiency of Telkonol-40 Tablet .
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Telkonol-40 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.
Pregnancy
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Telkonol-40 Tablet is a Category D pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women, especially in the second and third trimesters.
Breast Feeding
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Avoid breastfeeding while taking Telkonol-40 Tablet as it may be unsafe for the baby.
Driving
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Telkonol-40 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Liver
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Take Telkonol-40 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required. Telkonol-40 Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney
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Take Telkonol-40 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
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It is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness in children are not established.
Telkonol-40 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.
No, you are not recommended to take Telkonol-40 Tablet with antidepressants or barbiturates as it may cause dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before taking Telkonol-40 Tablet with any other medicines.
Telkonol-40 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium, such as coconut water, bananas, and broccoli.
No, Telkonol-40 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Telkonol-40 Tablet .
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Telkonol-40 Tablet as it may cause Telkonol-40 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Telkonol-40 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.
No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with Telkonol-40 Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Telkonol-40 Tablet and increase the risk of impaired kidney function. However, if you experience loss of appetite, sudden weight loss or weight gain, weakness, muscle cramps, vomiting, nausea, decreased or increased urination, irregular heart rhythm and fluid retention, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you should contact your doctor to adjust the dose to be used safely.
Telkonol-40 Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it at the same time daily as it will help you remember to take the medicine.
Your blood pressure may be decreased during the first 2 weeks of treatment. However, it might take 4 weeks for you to notice the full benefit of Telkonol-40 Tablet .
Telkonol-40 Tablet should not be discontinued without a doctor's consultation as stopping Telkonol-40 Tablet may cause blood pressure to return to pre-treatment levels within a few days. Therefore, continue taking Telkonol-40 Tablet even if you feel well. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Before starting Telkonol-40 Tablet inform the doctor if you have kidney problems as it might worsen the condition. You may need a lower dose in such cases. Consult the doctor if you notice unexplained weight gain or swelling in the hands, feet or ankles.
Do not worry as Telkonol-40 Tablet may not cause weight gain. However, consult the doctor if you notice unexplained weight gain as it could be a sign of kidney problems.
Telkonol-40 Tablet might lower blood glucose levels. Therefore, inform the doctor if you have diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.
Yes, Telkonol-40 Tablet may cause hyperkalemia (high potassium level in blood). The doctor may monitor your potassium levels as needed.
No, Telkonol-40 Tablet does not work by causing excessive urination. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Telkonol-40 Tablet can be taken with or without food.
Side effects of Telkonol-40 Tablet are diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Telkonol-40 Tablet may interact with other medications, particularly NSAIDs (painkillers). Therefore, consult the doctor before taking other medications while on treatment with Telkonol-40 Tablet .
Seek immediate medical attention if you overdose on Telkonol-40 Tablet . Overdose may cause low blood pressure, dizziness and slow/fast heartbeat.
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