Side Effects of Telmisartan Tablets
Nov 30, 2020
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Qinghui
Introduction
Side Effects of Telmisartan Tablets: Since telmisartan was launched on the market, isolated cases have reported erythema, pruritus, syncope, insomnia, depression, gastric discomfort, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, tachycardia, dyspnea, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, asthenia, and decreased work efficiency. Generally, these reactions are mild and do not interfere with long-term use.
Telmisartan tablets are indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension in adults. They also reduce cardiovascular risk in patients aged 55 years and older who are at high risk of serious cardiovascular events and who cannot tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, thereby lowering their risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiovascular death.
Adverse Effects of Telmisartan Tablets
Post-marketing surveillance has identified isolated case reports of erythema, pruritus, syncope, insomnia, depression, gastric discomfort, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, tachycardia, dyspnea, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, fatigue, and decreased work efficiency with telmisartan. As with other angiotensin II receptor blockers, very rare cases of angioedema, urticaria, and other related adverse reactions have been reported. Laboratory findings: Occasional decreases in hemoglobin levels or increases in serum uric acid were observed in the telmisartan group compared with placebo. Increases in serum creatinine or hepatic enzymes occurred with similar frequency—or less frequently—in the telmisartan group versus placebo.
Finally, long-term use of telmisartan tablets may cause dizziness, headache, nausea, decreased appetite, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infections. These effects are generally mild and do not preclude continued long-term therapy.
Dietary Considerations for Hypertension
1. Avoid excessive salt intake. Patients with hypertension must restrict daily sodium consumption. Prolonged consumption of overly salty foods can elevate blood pressure. Adequate hydration is also recommended.
2. Avoid overeating. Hypertensive patients should maintain regular, moderate meals—ideally three balanced meals per day—and avoid eating to full satiety. Overeating may trigger transient blood pressure elevation.
3. Limit dietary fat intake. While some dietary fat is necessary, excessive intake—particularly from red and processed meats—may increase both the incidence and severity of hypertension and raise the risk of coronary artery disease.
4. Avoid high-cholesterol foods. Cholesterol adversely affects blood pressure control; thus, foods rich in cholesterol should be avoided or strictly limited in hypertensive individuals. Examples include pork liver, beef brain, salted duck egg yolk, dog meat, fatty pork, chicken, duck eggs, brains, and kidneys.
The above outlines the potential adverse effects of telmisartan tablets. This medication must be used strictly under medical supervision and according to a physician’s instructions. Self-medication is strongly discouraged. We hope this information is helpful to you.
