Targit 20mg Tablet

Targit Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. By controlling high blood pressure, it helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It also aids in protecting kidney function for individuals with diabetes.

Targit Tablet can be taken with or without food, either in the morning or evening. For optimal results, take it at the same time each day. It's crucial to keep taking it even if you feel well or your blood pressure is managed.

Stopping the medication can worsen your condition. If you notice any side effects, consult your doctor; they may adjust your dosage or prescribe a different medication. Before starting Targit Tablet, inform your doctor about any kidney or liver issues.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also seek advice from their doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels may be necessary during treatment.

Dosage

Overdose

• Overdose symptoms can include irregular heartbeat, dizziness, low blood pressure, kidney failure and loss of consciousness
• Seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the side effects

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose take it as soon as you remember
• If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Targit Tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the action of an enzyme responsible for the constriction of blood vessels.

Directions for Use

• Targit Tablet should be swallowed with water as directed by your doctor
• Take this medicine at the same time for effective blood pressure control

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Targit Tablet during pregnancy?

• Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or if you are planning to have a baby
• This medicine may cause serious harm to your baby
• If you are on this medication and planning pregnancy, inform the same to your doctor, so that your prescription can be changed

Breast Feeding

Can I take Targit Tablet while breastfeeding?

Targit Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding. It is advised to consult your doctor for an alternative treatment that is safe during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Targit Tablet?

You may experience dizziness or drowsiness that can influence your ability to drive. Hence caution is advised while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Targit Tablet?

It is advised not to consume alcohol during the treatment as it may lower your blood pressure and may lead to side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have kidney disease or have had a kidney transplant or liver disease.
• You are known to have narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels of one or both kidneys.
• You develop diarrhea, vomiting, this dehydration can result in low blood pressure, have adequate about of water and fluids.
• You have any heart disorder.
• You are suffering from low blood pressure (hypotension).
• You are suffering from water and salt retention in the body along with imbalance of various blood minerals (raised aldosterone levels).
• You have a high level of potassium in your blood.
• You are suffering from diabetes.
• You are taking medicines like Ramipril, Lisinopril.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to telmisartan or any other ingredients of this medicine
• If you are in second or third trimesters of pregnancy
• If you have blockage in bile duct (a duct that carries bile from the liver to gallbladder) or liver related disease
• If you have diabetes or severe kidney impairment and you are been treated with aliskiren (medicine used to treat high blood pressure)

Side effects

• Flu-like symptoms
• Back pain
• Sinus infection
• Lung and airway infection
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicine used for heart disorders like Digoxin.
• If you have diabetes and taking Aliskiren, do not take this medicine.
• Medicines used to treat depression like Lithium.
• Medicines that may increase blood potassium levels like salt containing potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics.
• ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (medicines used to treat high blood pressure).
• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug products (NSAIDs) used as painkillers.
• Blood thinners like Warfarin, Heparin.
• Immunosuppressives (Cyclosporin or Tacrolimus).
• Medicines used to treat bacterial infections like Trimethoprim.
• Medicines known as Diuretics (water pills) used to treat high blood pressure like Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide.
• Medicines known as Corticosteroids are used to treat an inflamed area of body parts.

Interactions with food items

It is advised to avoid high potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli, potatoes.

Storage and disposal

• Store Targit Tablet in the original packaging to protect it from sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of sight and reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take potassium supplements with Targit Tablet?

No, do not take any supplements containing potassium or potassium salts with this medicine as telmisartan is known to increase blood potassium levels. Periodic tests to determine blood potassium are done when one is taking this medicine

Are there any dietary restrictions I should follow as I have high blood pressure?

• Limit salt in the diet, avoid pickles and packaged foods like chips as it contains excess salt.
• Avoid consuming potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli or banana.
• Stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Discuss with your doctor if you drink too often.