Telmisartan
SARTEL
Description
Composition: Telmisartan
Product Type: Oral medication in tablet form.
Quantity: 14 tablets.
Strength/Dosage: Available in 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg strengths.
Indications:
Hypertension Management:
Telmisartan is primarily used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). It helps in lowering blood pressure, which reduces the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Cardiovascular Protection:
Telmisartan may also be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, especially in patients with risk factors like diabetes or a history of heart disease.
Heart Failure Management:
It can be used in the treatment of heart failure, improving symptoms and helping to reduce hospitalizations related to heart failure.
Chronic Kidney Disease:
Telmisartan is beneficial for patients with chronic kidney disease, as it helps protect kidney function by reducing blood pressure and the workload on the kidneys.
Post-Myocardial Infarction:
Telmisartan may be prescribed to patients recovering from a heart attack to help improve heart function and reduce the likelihood of further cardiac events.