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TELMELLOW 40 TABLET Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TELMISARTAN

Uses:

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits:

TELMELLOW 40 TABLET is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. TELMELLOW 40 TABLET is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take TELMELLOW 40 TABLET with antidepressants or barbiturates as it may cause dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before taking TELMELLOW 40 TABLET with any other medicines.

TELMELLOW 40 TABLET may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium like coconut water, bananas and broccoli.

No, TELMELLOW 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 for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking TELMELLOW 40 TABLET .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of TELMELLOW 40 TABLET as it may cause TELMELLOW 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 TELMELLOW 40 TABLET , please consult a doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with TELMELLOW 40 TABLET as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of TELMELLOW 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 are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.