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Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:24 PM IST
Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains Telmisartan and Ramipril which work by widening the narrowed blood vessels and lowering the production of substances that could increase blood pressure. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, indigestion, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antihypertensives’ used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in higher than normal levels. If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan and Ramipril. Telmisartan is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels increasing the blood pressure, therefore blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and works by lowering the body’s production of substances (angiotensin) that could increase blood pressure. Together, Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels.

Take Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed. Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as sinus pain and congestion, back pain, dizziness, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly, dry cough, weakness, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, feeling or being sick, skin rash, chest pain, muscle cramps and hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood). Inform your doctor immediately, if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

It is not recommended to take Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems, angioedema (serious allergic reaction), renal artery stenosis (a kidney problem in which blood supply to the kidney is reduced), severe hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), atherosclerosis (obstruction of blood flow due to presence of clots) and diabetic kidney disease. It is also not recommended for use in children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. The dose may have to be adjusted in elderly people. It is not advised to consume alcohol as it can increase dizziness. Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Uses of Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension

Medicinal Benefits

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and essential hypertension (that doesn't have an identifiable cause). It works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure and also widens narrowed blood vessels. It allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels. It can reduce the risk of heart failure, stroke and delay worsening of kidney problems. It can also be given as a treatment for chronic heart failure.

Directions for Use

Take Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet

  • Back pain
  • Sinus pain and congestion
  • Dizziness
  • Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly
  • Dry cough
  • Weakness
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Feeling or being sick
  • Skin rash
  • Chest pain
  • Muscle cramps
  • Hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood)

 

Drug Warnings

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may cause hypotension (low blood pressure) and result in dizziness or fainting. The risk is high in patients who are taking water pills, are on a low-sodium diet, undergoing dialysis treatment, have heart problems and suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhea. Regularly check your blood pressure levels to avoid any risk. Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may affect kidney function and alter kidney test results. So, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. If you notice swelling in the hands, feet or ankles, inform your doctor immediately as it can be a sign of kidney problems. Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet should also be used with caution in patients who are taking treatment for allergy, have hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), have adrenal gland problems and have systemic lupus erythematosus (a skin disease).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (ibuprofen and indomethacin), pain killer(aspirin), medicines used for the treatment of low blood pressure, shock, cardiac failure or allergies (ephedrine, noradrenaline), medicine used to treat long-term heart failure (sacubitril,valsartan), medicine that suppress immune system (ciclosporin, sirolimus and everolimus), water pill (furosemide), medicines which can increase the amount of potassium in your blood (spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, trimethoprim and trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole), blood thinner (heparin), steroid medicine (prednisolone), medicine to treat gout (allopurinol), medicine to treat heart rhythm problems (procainamide), antibacterial (co-trimoxazole), medicine used to treat cancer (temsirolimus), antipsychotics, medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes (vildagliptin and insulin), medicine used to treat diarrhea (racecadotril), medicine to treat high blood pressure (aliskiren), medicine used to treat heart diseases (digoxin) antidepressant (lithium).

Drug-Food Interactions: Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may interact with alcohol and increase dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with angioedema (serious allergic reaction), renal artery stenosis (a kidney problem in which blood supply to the kidney is reduced), diabetic kidney disease and severe hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure). It should be used with caution in patients with liver, kidney or heart diseases.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • EPHEDRINE
  • NORADRENALINE
  • SACUBITRIL+VALSARTAN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • SIROLIMUS
  • EVEROLIMUS
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • AMILORIDE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • TRIMETHOPRIM+SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
  • HEPARIN
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • TEMSIROLIMUS
  • COTRIMOXAZOLE
  • VIDAGLIPTIN
  • INSULIN
  • RACECADOTRIL
  • ALISKIREN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LITHIUM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • Limit alcohol intake. One serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quit smoking as it is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food and drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may cause acute renal failure (kidney dysfunction), so it is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney damage, atherosclerosis (obstruction of blood flow due to the presence of clots), and diabetes with end-organ damage (damage occurring in major organs such as heart, kidney, eyes, and brain). 
  • Inform your doctor before undergoing any surgery or dental procedure that you are taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet as it is recommended to stop this medicine one day before the procedures.
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly while using Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet to make sure it is working properly.
  • Your doctor may also monitor glucose levels, kidney function, and electrolyte levels at regular intervals during the treatment with Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet .
  • You should not discontinue using Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. It occurs when the blood’s force against the wall of blood vessels is too high. This condition can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes damage to the brain, kidneys and eyes. The risk of high blood pressure complications increases with the following: obesity, smoking, diabetes, alcohol intake, lack of physical inactivity, stress and kidney diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet as it can increase dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet while you are pregnant (especially during the second and third trimesters) as it may be harmful to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before using Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet , if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet while you are breastfeeding as it may cause harmful effects on the nursing baby, consult your doctor before using Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet if you are a breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet should be given with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet should be given with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy'S Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India
Other Info - TEL0055

FAQs

Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan and Ramipril. Telmisartan acts by widening the narrowed blood vessels. Ramipril works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase blood pressure. Together, Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet can effectively reduce blood pressure and prevent complications associated with it.
Please inform your doctor before surgery or any dental procedures (that requires taking anesthesia) if you are taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet as it needs to be stopped. Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anesthesia.
Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet is probably safe when used for hypertension in diabetic patients. However, in cases such as diabetes with end-organ damage (damage to the major organs such as heart, kidney, brain, and eyes), Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet is not recommended as it can result in kidney dysfunction.
Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet may cause side-effects such as sinus pain and congestion, back pain, dizziness, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), especially when you stand or sit up quickly, dry cough, weakness, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, feeling or being sick, skin rash, chest pain, muscle cramps and hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood). Inform your doctor immediately, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse.
Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet should not be taken along with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen as it can lower the effect of Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet . In addition, if these medicines are used together frequently or for longer durations, it may affect kidney function. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before using medicine while taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet .
No, you should not stop taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet even if your blood pressure is under control. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so stopping Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet could worsen your condition. Therefore, complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.
No, you should not take any other supplements for controlling blood pressure along with Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid possible interactions.
Nausea is a common side effect of Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet . To overcome this side effect eat smaller, more frequent meals. Avoid salty, spicy, fried, or fatty foods as these can increase nausea. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. However, if the nausea persists, please consult your doctor.
While taking Telsartan R 5 mg Tablet , you are recommended to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and oxygen levels closely.
To avoid missing a dose, set an alarm, use medication reminders app like medsafe and mytherapy, use a pill organizer. Ask a family member or friend to remind you. Place sticky notes in visible places.

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