Sartel
Telmisartan tablets for high blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. It blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Telmisartan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sartel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sartel details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Alternative names
- telmisartan
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- ARB
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Hetero Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; NSAIDs; Potassium Supplements
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
pregnancy; bilateral renal artery stenosis; concurrent aliskiren use in diabetics
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Telmisartan tablets for high blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. It blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks the angiotensin II AT1 receptor, preventing arterial contraction and subsequent sodium retention.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.