Targit 40 Tablet (Telmisartan 40mg)

About Targit 40 Tablet 15’s

Targit 40 Tablet 15’s belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Targit 40 Tablet 15’s is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Targit 40 Tablet 15’s works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Targit 40 Tablet 15’s widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take Targit 40 Tablet 15’s irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Targit 40 Tablet 15’s is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Targit 40 Tablet 15’s passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Targit 40 Tablet 15’s while using Targit 40 Tablet 15’s and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Targit 40 Tablet 15’s as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Targit 40 Tablet 15’s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Targit 40 Tablet 15’s with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s.

Uses of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits

Targit 40 Tablet 15’s is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Targit 40 Tablet 15’s is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

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Directions for Use

Use Targit 40 Tablet 15’s only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take Targit 40 Tablet 15’s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s

Like all medicines, Targit 40 Tablet 15’s can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should consult a doctor if you experience side effects such as diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. In rare cases you may observe difficulty in breathing, stomach upset, changes in taste or dry mouth. Most of the side effects of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Targit 40 Tablet 15’s is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Targit 40 Tablet 15’s may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Targit 40 Tablet 15’s may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Targit 40 Tablet 15’s. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Targit 40 Tablet 15’s as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Targit 40 Tablet 15’s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Targit 40 Tablet 15’s with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Targit 40 Tablet 15’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Targit 40 Tablet 15’s may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.

Drug- Food Interaction: Targit 40 Tablet 15’s may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Targit 40 Tablet 15’s.