Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Heart Failure

Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 40 mg telmisartan and 5 mg ramipril
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 40 mg telmisartan and 5 mg ramipril

Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Telsartan R has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Telsartan R without medical advice.
Is the use of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Telsartan R may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Telsartan R rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet on the Liver?

Telsartan R has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet on the Heart?

Telsartan R has very mild side effects on the heart.

Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy
Allergy
Angioedema
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Low Blood Pressure
Hyperkalemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet

Is this Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet is addictive.

Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet

When consumed with certain foods, Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Telsartan R cause headache?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Telsartan R doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telsartan R, please consult your doctor without any delay.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Telsartan R work

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Telsartan R contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Telsartan R decreases the blood pressure.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Telsartan R cause hyperkalemia?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telsartan R causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telsartan R therapy.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Telsartan R?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Telsartan R is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Telsartan R might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Telsartan R exactly as prescribed by their doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Telsartan R a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Telsartan R is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).