Product introduction
Telpres 20mg Tablet MD is a blood pressure medicine that may be given on its own or alongside other treatments. It is a mouth-dissolving tablet that you can take with or without food. For the best results, try to take it at the same hour each day so a steady level of the medicine stays in your body. Keep using it regularly even when you feel well, since high blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, and speak to your doctor before stopping.
Storage: Store below 30°C, away from direct heat and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Uses of Telpres 20mg Tablet MD
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Telpres 20mg Tablet MD
This tablet works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and eases the workload on the heart. By keeping blood pressure under control, it lowers the long-term risk of complications such as heart attack, stroke and kidney damage. Consistent daily use, together with a healthy lifestyle, gives the greatest benefit.
Side effects of Telpres 20mg Tablet MD
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Back pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Skin ulcer
- Intermittent claudication (leg pain on walking)
- Diarrhoea
How to use Telpres 20mg Tablet MD
Take this tablet in the dose and for the length of time advised by your doctor. As it is a mouth-dissolving tablet, do not handle it with wet hands. Place it in your mouth and let it dissolve rather than swallowing it whole. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day.
How Telpres 20mg Tablet MD works
Telmisartan belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It blocks the action of a natural chemical that normally tightens blood vessels. With this chemical blocked, the blood vessels relax and widen, allowing blood to flow more easily and bringing blood pressure down.
Substitutes for Telpres 20mg Tablet MD
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Telpres 20mg Tablet MD, as it may add to a drop in blood pressure. Talk to your doctor before drinking.
This medicine is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can seriously harm the developing baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss, so it must not be used by pregnant women.
This medicine may not be safe while breastfeeding. Limited information suggests it could pass into breast milk and affect the baby, so use it only if your doctor advises.
This medicine may reduce alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel drowsy or dizzy, so avoid driving if affected.
Use with care if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose and check your kidney function.
This medicine is unsafe for people with liver disease and should be avoided. Consult your doctor.
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to keep blood pressure steady.
- Do not stop the medicine on your own even if your readings look normal, unless your doctor advises it.
- Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions, as this medicine can cause dizziness.
- Your doctor may monitor your potassium and kidney function while you are on this medicine.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Biphenyl derivative |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | CARDIAC |
| Action class | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) |
Frequently asked questions
When should I take Telpres 20mg Tablet MD?
It is usually taken once a day, either in the morning or the evening. Pick a time that suits you and stick to it each day for a consistent effect.
How long before I see results?
Some improvement in blood pressure may appear within a few days, but the full effect often takes around 4 to 8 weeks of regular use.
Can I stop taking it once my blood pressure is normal?
No. A normal reading usually means the medicine is working. Stopping it without your doctor's advice can allow your blood pressure to rise again.
Can this medicine raise my potassium levels?
Yes, it can sometimes increase potassium in the blood (hyperkalaemia). Your doctor may check your potassium levels from time to time.
Does it affect blood sugar in people with diabetes?
It may lower blood glucose in people with diabetes, so regular monitoring of your sugar levels is important.