Cortel 80 (Telmisartan Tabs)

Cortel 80 contains Telmisartan 80 mg, a once-daily tablet used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in adults at risk. It belongs to a class of medicines called ARBs — they work by relaxing blood vessels so the heart doesn't have to work as hard.

Dosage : 80 mg once daily

Dosage form : Oral tablet

Drug class : ARB

Prescription : Required

What it's used for

High blood pressure (hypertension) — lowers and maintains blood pressure within safe ranges

Cardiovascular risk reduction — for adults with a history of or at high risk of heart disease, stroke, or diabetes

Kidney protection — helps slow kidney damage in patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

How to take it

Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day. Swallow whole with water. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well — hypertension usually has no symptoms.

Common side effects

Most people tolerate Telmisartan well. Possible side effects include:

Who should not take Cortel 80

Pregnant or breastfeeding women — can harm the unborn baby

People with known allergy to Telmisartan or any ingredient in this tablet

Patients with severe liver disease

Patients also taking Aliskiren (another blood pressure medicine) with diabetes or kidney disease

Storage

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of children.