Active Ingredient	Telmisartan
Manufacturer	Cipla Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Origin	India
Reference	N/A

What is Cresar-40 (Telmisartan) used for?

Cresar-40 (Telmisartan) is an oral angiotensin II receptor agonist prescribed to treat patients suffering from hypertension. It operates by relaxing the blood vessels to allow easier circulation and reduce the amount of work required by the heart. This action also makes it useful for reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or to prevent kidney damage caused by type 2 diabetes. Your physician may prescribe it for other unlisted conditions, as well.

How should I use Cresar-40 (Telmisartan)?

Use Cresar-40 (Telmisartan) strictly according to your physician's directions to ensure the best results. The typical dosage is one tablet taken each day, but your particular instructions will depend on your health condition and the severity of your symptoms. These should be taken with a large glass of water and may be taken with or without food, but a snack or meal is recommended before use if you experience nausea. It is not recommended to split or crush the medication as this may destroy or alter the effects of its contents. Ask your pharmacist or physician any questions you have about the medication prior to use to ensure the correct administration.

What are the side effects of Cresar-40 (Telmisartan)?

Side effects that may be caused by the use of Cresar-40 (Telmisartan) include:

• Headaches
• Dizziness or fatigue
• Coughing, runny nose, or sinus pain
• Upset stomach or diarrhea
• Back pain
• Mild skin rash

More serious side effects possibly requiring medical attention are faintness, trouble breathing, chest pain, unusual swelling, painful urination, or high potassium levels. Immediately inform your physician about any unusual symptoms occurring that are intense or worrying to make sure the correct adjustments are made to your regimen to prevent further complications from occurring.

Please Note

Cresar-40 (Telmisartan) should not be used by patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, fructose intolerant, children under the age of eighteen, who have a bile duct obstruction, high aldosterone levels, or severely decreased liver function. You are also suggested to inform your physician if you are elderly or have diabetes, mitral valve stenosis, aortic stenosis, renal artery stenosis, low fluid volume in the body, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, ischematic heart disease, severe heart failure, hyperkalemia, decreased kidney function, or decreased liver function. These conditions may require lower doses or adjustments to your frequency of administration to prevent further complications from occurring.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Cresar-40 (Telmisartan). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.