Telkonol H 80mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Telkonol 80H Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure when one medication alone is not enough to control it. It contains two active ingredients, telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide, which work together to lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. By keeping your blood pressure within a healthy range, this medicine helps prevent serious problems like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.

Telmisartan helps relax and widen the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, while hydrochlorothiazide helps the body remove excess salt and water through urine. This combined effect helps to reduce fluid retention and lower blood pressure effectively. With regular use, Telkonol 80H Tablet helps protect your heart, brain, and kidneys from damage caused by uncontrolled hypertension.

You should take Telkonol 80H Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, preferably at the same time every day. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it at a consistent time helps maintain its effect. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, even if you feel well, as your blood pressure may rise again without noticeable symptoms.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems, or if you are taking any other medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should take this medicine only if prescribed by their doctor. Your doctor may also recommend regular check-ups to monitor your blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels during treatment.

Along with taking Telkonol 80H Tablet, it’s important to make healthy lifestyle changes. Eat a low-salt, low-fat diet, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, and limit alcohol intake. These habits, combined with your medication, will help you better control your blood pressure and support long-term heart health.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too many Telkonol H Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Telkonol H Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Telkonol H Tablet works by the combined action of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide.
• Telmisartan acts by relaxing the blood vessels and helps in lowering the blood pressure.
• Hydrochlorothiazide helps in increasing the urine output, hence helping in lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use

• Telkonol H Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Telkonol H Tablet during pregnancy?

Telkonol H Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the unborn baby. It is essential to always consult a doctor before starting any medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Telkonol H Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to breastfeed during the treatment with Telkonol H Tablet. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor may suggest another treatment for you if you want to breastfeed.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Telkonol H Tablet?

You may feel dizzy or tired after taking the Telkonol H Tablet. Hence please be cautious while driving or operating any machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Telkonol H Tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment with Telkonol H Tablet, as it can cause a drop in your blood pressure, dizziness or sometimes unconsciousness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You are suffering from renal artery stenosis (a condition of narrowing of the blood vessels of either of the kidneys).
• You experience sudden blood or fluid losses within your body (Hypovolemia) that may cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness.
• You are suffering from Primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands).
• You may experience sugar intolerance, your blood glucose level may drop.
• You may experience electrolyte imbalance with the symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
• You have galactose intolerance (small intestine's inability to transport and absorb glucose and galactose).
• You are black (as this medicine is found less effective in lowering blood pressure in black patients than in non-blacks).
• You have any kind of heart condition like ischaemic cardiopathy (when your heart muscle is weakened as a result of heart disease).
• You are suffering from glaucoma (increased pressure inside the yes).
• You may develop Non-melanoma skin cancer (types of cancer that occur in the skin that are not melanoma).
• Telkonol H Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are below 18 years old.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to telmisartan or hydrochlorothiazide or any of the ingredients of Telkonol H Tablet.
• If you have a kidney problem.
• If you are a diabetic patient.
• If you are pregnant (especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimester).
• If you are suffering from a liver problem like (problems with the drainage of the bile from the liver and the gall bladder).
• If it shows low potassium levels and high calcium levels in your blood reports.
• If you are taking medicine for lowering the blood pressure like aliskiren.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Fever

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Telkonol H Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines for fungal infections, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, medicines for diabetes and medicines for Parkinson's disease.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid taking Telkonol 80H Tablet with a high-salt diet, as it may reduce its blood pressure-lowering effect.
• Limit foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, and coconut water, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Avoid excessive alcohol, as it can lower your blood pressure too much and cause dizziness.
• Reduce intake of processed or canned foods that contain high sodium levels.
• Stay hydrated, especially during hot weather or exercise, to prevent dehydration.
• Avoid taking herbal supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without consulting your doctor.

Storage and disposal

• Store Telkonol H Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take Telkonol H Tablet during pregnancy?

No, it is not safe to take Telkonol H Tablet during pregnancy and even if you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using any medicine.

What is Telkonol H Tablet used for?

Telkonol H Tablet is effective in treating high blood pressure when a single medicine is unable in controlling your blood pressure.

When is the best time to take this medicine?

Your doctor decides when to take this medicine and how many times in a day you should take this medicine. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Try to take it at the same time for effective blood pressure control.