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. A2B 80mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking A2B 80mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE
A2B 80mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.Tell your doctor immediately if you conceive or are planning a pregnancy while taking A2B 80mg Tablet | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
A2B 80mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
A2B 80mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
A2B 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : UNSAFE
A2B 80mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.Use of A2B 80mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of A2B 80mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Should A2B 80mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?::: A2B 80mg 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.| How long does it take for A2B 80mg Tablet to work?::: You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.| My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking A2B 80mg Tablet now?::: No, do not stop taking A2B 80mg 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. A2B 80mg 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.| Can the use of A2B 80mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?::: Yes, A2B 80mg 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.| If I have some kidney problem, can I take A2B 80mg Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?::: You can take A2B 80mg 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. A2B 80mg 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.| I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me A2B 80mg Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that A2B 80mg Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?::: No, do not worry since A2B 80mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies A2B 80mg Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.| Does A2B 80mg Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?::: A2B 80mg 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.| Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and A2B 80mg Tablet together?::: If you are taking ibuprofen and A2B 80mg Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. A2B 80mg Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking A2B 80mg Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of A2B 80mg Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure.| Does A2B 80mg Tablet work by causing excessive urination?::: No, A2B 80mg Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. A2B 80mg 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.
A2B 80mg 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.
-Amiloride (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Telmisartan with Amiloride if you have kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. and adjust the dose of Amiloride as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.
| -Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Telmisartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment.
| -Eplerenone (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling, numbness or irregular heartbeat and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may also monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.
| -Spironolactone (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, confusion, weight loss, tingling in hands and feet, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, or taste changes, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels, which may be fatal for individuals with diabetes and kidney impairment.
| -Triamterene (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Telmisartan with Triamterene if you have kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. and adjust the dose of Triamterene as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.