Telma 40 Tablet is Glenmark’s telmisartan 40 mg, a once-daily medicine for high blood pressure. It belongs to the ARB group. A body chemical called angiotensin II tightens arteries. Telmisartan blocks that signal, so the vessels ease open and pressure falls. Lower pressure means less daily strain on the heart, brain, and kidneys, which is why doctors also use it to cut the chance of heart attack and stroke, and in some people with heart failure. You may feel no different. The numbers still matter. It is a prescription medicine.
Key Information
ARB tablet for high blood pressure
Contains Telmisartan 40 mg
Also used in heart failure and to lower heart attack and stroke risk
Usually once a day, with or without food
Tablet form (usually a strip of 30, but also comes in 15)
For oral use
Prescription medicine from Glenmark
Key Ingredient
Telmisartan (40 mg)
Key Benefits
Lowers high blood pressure through the day
Relaxes tight arteries so the heart pumps against less force
Helps protect the heart, brain, and kidneys over time
Can be used in selected people with heart failure
One tablet, easy to keep at the same hour
Works even when you feel fine
How Does It Work?
Angiotensin II clamps blood vessels and tells the body to hold salt. Telmisartan sits on the AT1 receptor and stops that clamp. The arteries widen, pressure drops, and the heart does not have to push as hard. The effect is quiet. There is no sudden “kick” you can feel, which is why people stop it by mistake. The home reading is the proof it is working.
Directions For Use
Take it exactly as prescribed, usually one tablet a day.
Swallow it whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.
It can be taken with or without food. Pick one time and stick to it.
Do not skip doses because you feel well.
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next one is close. Do not double it.
Do not stop on your own. Pressure climbs back.
A low-salt diet, walking, and not smoking help the tablet.
Safety Information
Prescription medicine. Do not share it.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. ARBs can harm the baby. Tell your doctor at once if you conceive.
Breastfeeding mothers should ask before use.
Tell your doctor about kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a past reaction to an ARB or ACE inhibitor.
It can raise potassium. Do not add potassium salts or a potassium-sparing water pill unless your doctor agrees. Blood tests check kidney function and potassium.
Dizziness is common at the start, especially after the first doses or in hot weather. Stand up slowly.
Dehydration from vomiting, diarrhoea, or too little water can drop pressure too far.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
Possible Side Effects
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Diarrhoea
Back pain
Sinus congestion
High potassium
Low blood pressure
Change in kidney tests (uncommon, needs a blood test)
Rare swelling of the face or lips
FAQs
Q1. What is Telma 40 Tablet used for?
Ans. It lowers high blood pressure. Doctors also use telmisartan in some people with heart failure, and to reduce the later risk of heart attack and stroke.
Q2. Is Telma 40 a prescription medicine?
Ans. Yes. It is a prescription medicine from Glenmark. Do not start 40 mg because a relative takes it, and do not double the tablet if one reading looks high.
Q3. I feel fine. Can I skip it?
Ans. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Skipping lets the pressure rise again. Take it every day at the same time, even on days you feel normal.
Q4. Can I take Telma 40 during pregnancy?
Ans. No. Telmisartan can harm an unborn baby. Stop and call your doctor as soon as you know you are pregnant. Do not wait for the next visit.
Q5. Why did my doctor order a blood test?
Ans. Telmisartan can raise potassium and affect the kidneys. The test checks both. Do not add potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has allowed them.
Q6. How should Telma 40 tablets be stored?
Ans. Keep the strip in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight. Store it out of children’s reach and use it before the expiry date.
