Arbitel 80 Tablet

Active Ingredient: Telmisartan (80mg)
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Uses:

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension).

• Manages heart failure (improves symptoms like breathlessness).

• Prevents heart attack/stroke (especially in high-risk patients like diabetics).

Benefits:

• Relaxes blood vessels → lowers BP → reduces strain on heart/kidneys.

• Protects kidneys in diabetic patients.

• Improves blood flow in heart failure.

Dosage:

• Take once daily, with/without food, at a fixed time.

• Do not stop abruptly even if you feel well.

Side Effects (Common):

• Dizziness, low BP, diarrhea, back pain, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections.

• Rare: Skin ulcers, intermittent claudication.

Warnings:

• Avoid alcohol (can worsen dizziness/low BP).

• Pregnancy: Unsafe (risk to fetus).

• Kidney/Liver Disease: Use with caution; dose adjustment may be needed.

• Driving: May cause drowsiness/dizziness.

Lifestyle Tips:

• Reduce salt intake, exercise regularly, quit smoking, limit alcohol.

If You Miss a Dose:

Skip the missed dose; do not double dose.

Note: Always consult your doctor before starting/stopping this medication, especially if you have kidney/liver issues or are pregnant/breastfeeding. Regular BP/kidney tests may be required.