Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet
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Introduction of Telmed Act Tablet
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is a combination of antihypertensives and diuretic medicines
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is a combination of antihypertensives and diuretic medicines
Uses of Telmed Act Tablet
Benefits of Telmed Act Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Telmed Act Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Telmed Act
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Edema (swelling)
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Fatigue
- Increased blood lipid level
- Increased liver enzymes
- Visual disturbance
- Breathlessness
- Muscle cramp
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Urticaria
- Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Impotence
How to use Telmed Act Tablet
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. Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Use of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Telmed Act Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
Telmed Act Tablet
- You have been prescribed Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
- Use of Telmed Act 40 LS Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
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