Newtel-20 Tablet

Description

Newtel 20 Tablet

Active Ingredient: Telmisartan (20mg)
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Uses:

1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):

   • Relaxes blood vessels, lowering BP to reduce risks of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.

2. Heart Failure:

   • Improves blood flow, reduces heart workload, and alleviates symptoms like breathlessness.

3. Kidney Protection in Diabetics:

   • Helps preserve kidney function in patients with diabetes-related high BP.

Dosage:

• Take once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day.

• Do not stop abruptly even if you feel well.

Key Benefits:

• Long-term safety with minimal side effects.

• Reduces cardiovascular risks (heart attack/stroke).

Common Side Effects:

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

Warnings:

• Avoid in Pregnancy: Can harm the fetus (Category D).

• Alcohol: Unsafe (may worsen dizziness/low BP).

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

• Driving: May cause drowsiness/dizziness—avoid if affected.

Lifestyle Tips:

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

Missed Dose?

Skip if missed; never double dose.

Consult your doctor before starting or combining with other medications.