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Telmisartans

INFORMATION ABOUT TELMISARTANS

Telmisartans Uses

Telmisartans is used in the treatment of brain tumor, acute renal failure, bipolar depression, apnea of prematurity, acute coronary syndrome and Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How Telmisartans works

Telmisartans is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Common side effects of Telmisartans

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
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Bone damage, Yellow discoloration of teeth, Dark colored stool, Diabetes mellitus exacerbation, Alkalosis, Retinal hemorrhage (bleeding)
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Last updated
03 Dec 2025 | 09:01 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Telmisartans

  • Consult doctor if pain occurs
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  • Telmisartans is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
  • Take it with or without food.
  • Take Telmisartans before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep.
  • If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Telmisartans.
  • Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
  • Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Telmisartans for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. 

Frequently asked questions for Telmisartans

Telmisartans is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.
You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.
No, do not stop taking Telmisartans without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Telmisartans does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Yes, Telmisartans can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.
You can take Telmisartans if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Telmisartans may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.
No, do not worry since Telmisartans is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telmisartans has been found to decrease fat tissue.
Telmisartans may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment.
If you are taking ibuprofen and Telmisartans together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telmisartans may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telmisartans for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telmisartans and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.
No, Telmisartans does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telmisartans works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels.
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