About Sarmitel 20mg Tablet
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. Sarmitel 20mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to obtain effective results. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. Common side effects of Sarmitel 20mg Tablet include diarrhea, back pain, sinus inflammation, and skin ulcers. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Sarmitel 20mg Tablet
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart Failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
How to use Sarmitel 20mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sarmitel 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Sarmitel 20mg Tablet works
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Side effects of Sarmitel 20mg Tablet
Most side effects do not need medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Talk to your doctor if they persist or worry you. Common side effects include:
- Back pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Skin ulcer
- Intermittent claudication
- Diarrhea
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Sarmitel 20mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage
Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children. How to store medicines at home.
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor about every medicine you take. Known interactions include:
- Amiloride (Oral Route): Severe Do not consume Telmisartan with Amiloride if you have kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. and adjust the dose of Amiloride as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.
- Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route): Severe Do not consume Telmisartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment.
- Eplerenone (Oral Route): Severe If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling, numbness or irregular heartbeat and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may also monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.
- Spironolactone (Oral Route): Severe If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, confusion, weight loss, tingling in hands and feet, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, or taste changes, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels, which may be fatal for individuals with diabetes and kidney impairment.
Safety advice
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Sarmitel 20mg Tablet.
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Tell your doctor immediately if you conceive or are planning a pregnancy while taking Sarmitel 20mg Tablet
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, creatinine, and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Use of Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Frequently asked questions
Should Sarmitel 20mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it.
How long does it take for Sarmitel 20mg Tablet to work?
You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment.
My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Sarmitel 20mg Tablet now?
No, do not stop taking Sarmitel 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Sarmitel 20mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Can the use of Sarmitel 20mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Sarmitel 20mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine.
If I have some kidney problem, can I take Sarmitel 20mg Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?
You can take Sarmitel 20mg Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Sarmitel 20mg Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.
I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Sarmitel 20mg Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Sarmitel 20mg Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?
No, do not worry since Sarmitel 20mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Sarmitel 20mg Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue.
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without medical advice. Details come from the product’s listing and may differ from the pack you receive; always read the label.
