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Composition :

TELMISARTAN-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Newgendra Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Medicinal Benefits

Novotel-40 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Novotel-40 Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

About Novotel-40 Tablet

Novotel-40 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Novotel-40 Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Novotel-40 Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Novotel-40 Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take Novotel-40 Tablet irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Novotel-40 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Novotel-40 Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Novotel-40 Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Novotel-40 Tablet while using Novotel-40 Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Novotel-40 Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Novotel-40 Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Novotel-40 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Novotel-40 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Novotel-40 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TelmisartanAliskiren
Critical
TelmisartanTrimethoprim
Severe

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TelmisartanAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Co-administration of Aliskiren with Novotel-40 Tablet can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Novotel-40 Tablet with Aliskiren can possibly lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking trimethoprim with Novotel-40 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Novotel-40 Tablet and trimethoprim, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, and a weak pulse. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking lisinopril with Novotel-40 Tablet may increase the levels of potassium in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Novotel-40 Tablet can be taken with lisinopril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications.
TelmisartanRamipril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking ramipril with Novotel-40 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Novotel-40 Tablet can be taken with ramipril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Co-administration of amiloride with Novotel-40 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, amiloride may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
TelmisartanSpironolactone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking spironolactone with Novotel-40 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Novotel-40 Tablet can be taken with spironolactone if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanBenazepril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking Novotel-40 Tablet with benazepril may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Novotel-40 Tablet can be taken with benazepril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanEluxadoline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Co-administration of Novotel-40 Tablet increases levels of eluxadoline by increasing metabolism.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Novotel-40 Tablet with Eluxadoline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking tizanidine with Novotel-40 Tablet may have additive effects in lowering the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Novotel-40 Tablet can be taken with tizanidine if prescribed by your doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood pressure, such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Be cautious when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Taking Potassium citrate with Novotel-40 Tablet together may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium citrate with Novotel-40 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming potassium-rich foods may cause high levels of potassium. Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements while on treatment with Novotel-40 Tablet. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of high levels of potassium such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Novotel-40 Tablet with antidepressants or barbiturates as it may cause dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before taking Novotel-40 Tablet with any other medicines.

Novotel-40 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium like coconut water, bananas and broccoli.

No, Novotel-40 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Novotel-40 Tablet .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Novotel-40 Tablet as it may cause Novotel-40 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Novotel-40 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with Novotel-40 Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Novotel-40 Tablet and increase the risk of impaired kidney function. However, if you experience loss of appetite, sudden weight loss or weight gain, weakness, muscle cramps, vomiting, nausea, decreased or increased urination, irregular heart rhythm and fluid retention, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

308, 3rd Floor, Dilkap Chembers, Plot No. 7-A Veera Industrial Est. Veera Desai road, Andheri (W) Mumbai-400053
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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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TELMISARTAN-40MGUnspecified diabetes mellitus
Severe
TELMISARTAN-40MGAdverse effects, not elsewhere classified
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TELMISARTAN-40MGUnspecified diabetes mellitus
Severe
How does the disease interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
In people with diabetes, it is not recommended to combine certain angiotensin II receptor blockers with aliskiren.

How to manage the interaction:
Angiotensin II receptor blocker agents are contraindicated in patients with diabetes.
TELMISARTAN-40MGAdverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Patients having a history of angioedema brought on by prior treatment with an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), as well as those with hereditary angioedema, should not use these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of these agents is contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema. Consult the doctor immediately if you notice symptoms of angioedema like swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
TELMISARTAN-40MGHypotension
Severe
How does the disease interact with Novotel-40 Tablet:
Patients with an active renin-angiotensin system, such as those who are volume- and/or sodium-depleted patients, are susceptible to symptoms of hypotension brought on by angiotensin II receptor (AR) antagonists. Patients with these conditions, as well as those who are susceptible to hypovolemic or hyponatremic situations, should receive therapy with AR antagonists with caution.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be administered cautiously in such patients on diuretic therapy, especially if high doses were used or if recently instituted; those on dietary salt restriction; renal dialysis patients.

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