Inditel 20 mg (Telmisartan)

What Is Inditel 20 mg?

Inditel 20 mg is an oral tablet containing 20 mg of telmisartan. The Inditel brand is marketed by Zydus, and available medicine information identifies it as a prescription treatment for hypertension.

Telmisartan is an ARB. Medicines in this class are widely used to lower elevated blood pressure. Depending on the individual patient and indication, telmisartan may be prescribed alone or alongside other blood-pressure-lowering medicines.

The DailyMed telmisartan prescribing information lists 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg tablet strengths. It states that telmisartan is indicated for hypertension and that treatment should be individualized according to the patient’s clinical needs.

How Does Inditel 20 mg Work?

Inditel 20 mg works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a naturally occurring substance that causes blood vessels to narrow.

When angiotensin II is blocked, blood vessels can relax and widen. This reduces resistance within the blood vessels and allows blood to circulate more easily, helping lower blood pressure and reducing the workload on the heart.

Blood-pressure control is generally a long-term process. Patients should therefore continue taking their medicine according to their doctor’s instructions even when they feel well, since hypertension often produces no obvious symptoms.

How to Take Inditel 20 mg

Take Inditel 20 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The tablet is generally swallowed with water and can be taken with or without food. Try to take it consistently at the same time each day.

Do not change the dose, take extra tablets or stop treatment simply because your blood pressure has improved. Your doctor determines the appropriate dose according to your blood pressure, response to treatment, other medicines and medical conditions.

DailyMed notes that the antihypertensive response to telmisartan is dose-related across the 20–80 mg range and that dosage should be individualized.

If you forget a dose, follow the instructions supplied with your medicine or ask your pharmacist or doctor rather than doubling the next dose.

Side Effects

Like other medicines, Inditel 20 mg can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them. Reported effects associated with Inditel/telmisartan include dizziness, diarrhoea, back pain and sinus-related symptoms.

Telmisartan can also cause low blood pressure, particularly in people who are dehydrated or have reduced salt or fluid levels. It can affect kidney function and potassium levels, which is why periodic blood tests may be required.

Seek prompt medical attention for severe allergic reactions, significant swelling of the face or throat, breathing difficulties, fainting or other severe or unexpected symptoms.

Warnings & Interactions

Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines and supplements you use before starting Inditel 20 mg.

Particular care may be required with ACE inhibitors, aliskiren, potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium-sparing medicines, lithium, diuretics and NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen. Combining medicines that affect the renin-angiotensin system may increase the risk of low blood pressure, high potassium levels or kidney problems.

DailyMed specifically states that aliskiren should not be co-administered with telmisartan in patients with diabetes and advises against combined ACE inhibitor and ARB therapy.

Safety Advice

🫀 Liver Disease

Tell your doctor if you have liver disease before taking Inditel 20 mg. Telmisartan requires careful consideration in patients with impaired liver function, and your doctor may determine whether the medicine and dose are appropriate for you.

🫘 Kidney Impairment

Kidney function and blood potassium may need monitoring during ARB treatment, particularly in people who already have kidney disease or take medicines that affect kidney function. NHS monitoring guidance recommends checking renal function and electrolytes after starting or changing the dose of an ARB in relevant patients.

🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Telmisartan must not be used during pregnancy without specialist medical direction. DailyMed carries a boxed warning for fetal toxicity and advises discontinuing telmisartan as soon as pregnancy is detected.

If you are breastfeeding, pregnant, planning pregnancy or think you may be pregnant, speak with your doctor promptly about suitable treatment.

🍷 Alcohol & Things to Avoid

Alcohol may increase dizziness or symptoms associated with low blood pressure. Avoid excessive alcohol and be cautious when standing up quickly if you experience light-headedness.

Do not start potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes without medical advice. Also discuss regular use of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen with your healthcare provider.

Storage

Store Inditel 20 mg according to the instructions printed on the original packaging. Keep the tablets in their original container, protected from inappropriate heat and moisture, and out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use tablets after their stated expiry date. Ask a pharmacist how to safely dispose of expired or unwanted medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inditel 20 mg used for?

Inditel 20 mg contains telmisartan and is primarily prescribed to help manage high blood pressure (hypertension).

Is Inditel 20 mg a blood thinner?

No. Telmisartan is not a blood thinner. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that lowers blood pressure mainly by helping blood vessels relax.

Can I take Inditel 20 mg every day?

Telmisartan is commonly used as a once-daily medicine, but you should take Inditel 20 mg only at the dose and frequency prescribed specifically for you.

Can Inditel 20 mg be taken without food?

Yes. Telmisartan tablets can generally be taken with or without food. Taking your medicine consistently at around the same time each day can make the treatment routine easier to follow.

Can I stop Inditel 20 mg when my blood pressure becomes normal?

Do not stop prescribed blood-pressure treatment on your own. A normal reading may mean the treatment is working rather than that hypertension has permanently resolved. Speak with your doctor before changing or stopping the medicine.