Hypertension

High blood pressure is also known to be as hypertension that may affects 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 globally. 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware they have it. Only 21% of adults with hypertension have it under control. Biggest modifiable risks worldwide can be high sodium intake, low potassium intake, obesity, alcohol and physical inactivity.

The force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. Two types of blood pressure are systolic and Diastolic blood pressure, where systolic BP is pressure in the arteries when heart beats and pump blood out. Normal Systolic blood pressure can be less than 120 mmHg beyond 120 it is known to be as hypertension. Diastolic BP is pressure in the arteries when heart rests between beats and refills with blood. Normal Diastolic BP can be 80 mmHg. Read More

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What causes Hypertension?

  • Age
  • Genetics
  • Obesity
  • High salt diet
  • Low potassium
  • Alcohol smoking
  • Stress
  • Sleep Apnea

Types of Hypertension

  • Primary Essential Hypertension: It may develop gradually over years, it may can cause due to genetics, lifestyle and age-related issues. It is approx. 90-95%.
  • Secondary Hypertension: It can be caused due to other conditions like kidney disease, hormonal disorder, certain meds, sleep apnea. It is approx. 5-10%.
  • White Coat/ Masked Hypertension: High blood pressure only at clinic or normal but high at home.

It is also known to be as silent killer as most people have zero symptoms until damage is done. When symptoms do appear in crisis, they can be headache, chest pain, vision changes, and shortness of breath. It left untreated, it can damage heart by causing heart attack, heart failure and enlarged heart, it may damage brain by causing stroke, cognitive decline, affects kidney by kidney failure, affects eyes by vision loss, and affects arteries by causing atherosclerosis and aneurysm.

Telmisartan is an Angiotensin II receptor Blocker (ARB) it is used in dealing with hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions, it may work by tightening blood vessels and it also blocks the AT1 receptor, so angiotensin II can’t bind. As vessels get relax the Blood pressure drops, also reduces aldosterone that kidneys excrete more salt and water.

Telmisartan may include Telma 40 mg, Almodapine Atenolol Tablet, Almodapine Telmisartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet, Telma 80 mg, Telsartan 20 mg, Telma AZ Tablet and Telsartan AM Tablet.

About Telmisartan

Features 
Drug ClassAngiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
UsesHypertension, Cardiovascular risk reduction
Onset of Action4-8 hours
StorageStored at 20°C to 25°C
Half-lifeApprox. 24 hours

Safety and Efficacy

  • According to safety, side effects like dizziness, fatigue, back pain, sinusitis, diarrhea, low blood pressure, high potassium, kidney function changes and angioedema.
  • Telmisartan reduces systolic BP by 11-15 mmHg and diastolic by approx. 6-8 mmHg as compared to other ARBs and ACE inhibitors.
  • 24-hour coverage, due to long half-life and high AT1 binding, provides smooth control vs morning BP surge.

Precautions

  • The one with prior medical conditions like cardiac conditions and one with renal artery stenosis should avoid taking any such medications.
  • Be cautious in the condition of hepatic, dehydration or high potassium.
  • Pregnant and breasting feeding women should also avoid Telmisartan.
  • Those who are hypersensitive to telmisartan should also avoid taking any such telmisartan medications.

FAQs

  • What is Telmisartan?
    Telmisartan is an Angiotensin II receptor Blocker (ARB) it is used in dealing with hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
  • How does Telmisartan work?
    Telmisartan may work by tightening blood vessels and it also blocks the AT1 receptor, so angiotensin II can’t bind. As vessels get relax the Blood pressure drops, also reduces aldosterone that kidneys excrete more salt and water.
  • What can be the possible side effects of Telmisartan?
    The possible side effects of Telmisartan can be
  • Who should avoid Telmisartan medications?
    The one with prior medical conditions like cardiac conditions and one with renal artery stenosis, liver condition, pregnant women and those who are hypersensitive to Telmisartan should avoid taking any such medications.
  • What causes Hypertension?
    The factors that can lead to hypertension are age, genetics, obesity, high salt diet, low potassium diet.
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