Drug information on Sarnext - 80 C Forte Tab. (Telmisartan) from Sandhya Healthcare Remedies Impel Pvt. Ltd.

Medical Condition(s) for which Sarnext - 80 C Forte Tab. may be prescribed

---

•  Most Common: Headache, dizziness and diarrhea.

•  Body as a Whole: Allergy, fever, leg pain and uneasiness.

•  Heart: Palpitations, chest pain, fast heart rate, leg swelling and abnormal ECG.

•  Central Nervous System: Sleeplessness, drowsiness, headache, unsteadiness, tingling, involuntary muscle contractions, decreased sensitivity, impotence, increased sweating flushing, anxiety, depression and nervousness.

•  Gastrointestinal: Flatulence, constipation, stomach inflammation, vomiting, dry mouth, gastro esophageal reflux, tooth pain and nonspecific gastrointestinal disorders.

•  Metabolic: Increased cholesterol level in blood and sugar.

•  Musculoskeletal: Joint inflammation/pain and leg cramps.

•  Immunity: Fungal infection, abscess and ear inflammation.

•  Respiratory: Asthma, difficulty in breathing, nosebleed and inflammation of bronchus/nose.

•  Skin : Skin inflammation, rash, redness and itching.

•  Genitourinary: Increased urination frequency and bladder inflammation.

•  Eye and ENT: Abnormal vision, eye inflammation, ringing in the ear and ear pain.

Hypertension- Adults- Oral: Initial: 40 mg once daily. Max: 80 mg/day.
Cardio Vascular risk reduction- Adults- Oral: 80 mg once per day.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

♦Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity. It should not be co-administered with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

• Patients may develop with severe allergic reactions; if it so consult with your doctor.

• It may cause diarrhea, dehydration, excessive sweating or vomiting which leads to low blood pressure.

•

Monitor blood pressure, blood electrolyte levels, heart, kidney or liver function regularly while taking this medication.

Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C).

♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA