Telistar H Tablet

Telistar H Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. It combines Telmisartan 40 mg, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), with Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, a thiazide diuretic (water tablet). This combination effectively lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and helping the body eliminate excess salt and water through urine. Maintaining controlled blood pressure helps reduce the risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney damage, and other cardiovascular complications. Telmisartan also offers kidney protection, particularly in people with diabetes and hypertension, while Hydrochlorothiazide helps reduce fluid retention that can contribute to high blood pressure. Since hypertension often has no obvious symptoms, it is important to take the medicine regularly even when you feel well. Following a healthy lifestyle—including reducing salt intake, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and monitoring blood pressure routinely—can further improve treatment effectiveness.

Telmisartan 40 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg provide effective blood pressure management through two complementary mechanisms. Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels by preventing angiotensin II from causing blood vessel narrowing and sodium retention. This helps lower blood pressure while protecting the heart and kidneys from long-term damage. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that removes excess sodium and water from the body through urine, reducing blood volume and further lowering blood pressure.

Together, these medicines provide better blood pressure control than either medicine alone, helping reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and other cardiovascular complications. Long-term use, along with healthy lifestyle habits such as reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy weight, regular physical activity, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and routine blood pressure monitoring, supports healthy blood vessels, improves circulation, reduces strain on the heart, and promotes overall cardiovascular and kidney health.

Precaution

• Use only under medical supervision.
• Do not use during pregnancy, especially after the first trimester.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, gout, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalance.
• Drink adequate fluids unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless prescribed.
• Limit alcohol intake to reduce dizziness.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, electrolytes, and blood sugar is recommended.

Storage

• Store below 30°C.
• Keep in a cool and dry place.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Store in the original packaging.
• Keep out of reach of children.