Introduction

Uses of Telmivas

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart failure

Side effects of Telmivas

Back pain
Diarrhea
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Sinus pain

How to use Telmivas

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. Telmivas may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Telmivas works

Telmivas 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.

What if you forget to take Telmivas?

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

Quick Tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, along with Telmivas without consulting your doctor.
It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as bananas, coconut water and broccoli.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telmivas.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Telmivas is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Telmivas is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Telmivas may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Telmivas should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telmivas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nHowever, 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.
CAUTION – Liver: Telmivas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telmivas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Telmivas is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.