Telgard 40 Tablet

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

How Medicine Works

Telgard 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and PPARγ-agonist. 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.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Telgard 40 Tablet to improve your blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.
• It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
• It protects kidney function which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
• It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
• Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Telgard 40 Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Telgard cause weight loss?

Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telgard. Talk to your doctor if you experience excessive weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can Telgard cause headache?

Telgard is not known to cause headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience headache when you are taking Telgard.

Q. Is Telgard safe?

Telgard is safe if used in the prescribed dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Telgard used for?

Telgard is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Telgard reduces cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because of reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs. The risk is high in people who have had a stroke or in high-risk diabetes patients.

Q. Can I take Telgard with paracetamol?

Yes, Telgard can be taken with paracetamol. As per the reports, using the two medicines together does not change the working of Telgard. Their usage does not cause any severe side effects.

Q. Does Telgard cause cough?

Use of Telgard can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telgard.

Q. Does Telgard cause erectile dysfunction?

Telgard is not associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Telgard.

Q. Can the use of Telgard cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?

Yes, Telgard 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.

Q. Can the use of Telgard cause weight gain?

No, weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telgard. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telgard.

Q. Can the use of Telgard cause hair loss?

No, hair loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telgard. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.Show moreShow less