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Telma 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

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Last updated on 16 Sep 2025 | 04:54 PM (IST)
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Telmisartann

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Uses of Telma Tablet

Benefits of Telma Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Telma 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This effectively lowers the blood pressure. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
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Treatment of Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Telma 40 Tablet is an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
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Side effects of Telma 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 Telma
  • Alkalosis
  • Retinal hemorrhage (bleeding)
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Bone damage
  • Yellow discoloration of teeth
  • Dark colored stool
  • Diabetes mellitus exacerbation
  • Weight Reduction

How to use Telma 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. Telma 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Telma Tablet works

Telma 40 Tablet 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.

Quick tips

  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
  • Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
  • Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, along with Telma 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor.
  • It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as bananas, coconut water and broccoli.
  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
  • Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
  • Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
  • It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
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Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telma 40 Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telma 40 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.
Tell your doctor immediately if you conceive or are planning a pregnancy while taking Telma 40 Tablet
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Telma 40 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Telma 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Telma 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Telma 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Telma 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telma 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Telma 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Frequently asked questions

Telma 40 Tablet 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 Telma 40 Tablet 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. Telma 40 Tablet 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.
You can take Telma 40 Tablet 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. Telma 40 Tablet 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 Telma 40 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telma 40 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.
Telma 40 Tablet 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.
Yes, Telma 40 Tablet 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.
No, Telma 40 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telma 40 Tablet 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.
If you are taking ibuprofen and Telma 40 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telma 40 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telma 40 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telma 40 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.
Telma 40 Tablet 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 Telma 40 Tablet 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. Telma 40 Tablet 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, Telma 40 Tablet 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 Telma 40 Tablet 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. Telma 40 Tablet 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 Telma 40 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telma 40 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.
Telma 40 Tablet 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 Telma 40 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telma 40 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telma 40 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telma 40 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.
No, Telma 40 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telma 40 Tablet 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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Chemical Class

Benzimidazole derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

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References

  1. Pfeffer MA, Opie LH. Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 157.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1322-23.
  3. Telmisartan. Bracknell, Berkshire: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited; 1998 [revised Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Telmisartan. Ingelheim, Germany: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma KG; 1998. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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  7. Telmisartan [Package Insert]. , Gangtok, Sikkim: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ldt.; 2022. [Accessed 01 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:
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Name: A)Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: A)1389, Dholka,387810, Distt Ahemdabad

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Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

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Address: KH No 731/1, Division-3 Bhagwan Parsuram Marg Vilage Mundka, North West Delhi

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