Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Telmisartan
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C09CA07
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Tiocardis?
Uses
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB) that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Low...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
40 mg — 24 hourly
But 20 mg may be sufficient , increased if necessary after at least 4 weeks, to max. 80 mg once daily.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take telm
Safety Alerts
You should not use telmisartan if you are allergic to it
If you have diabetes, do not take telmisartan with any medicine that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
You may also need to avoid taking telmisartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a heart condition other than one being treated with telmisartan
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis)
Important Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant
Stop using telmisartan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
If you have diabetes, do not take telmisartan with any medicine that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Also call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outlittle or no urinationswelling in your feet or anklesrapid weight gainunusual pain or tightness in your lower bodya skin ulceror high blood potassium --nauseaweaknesstingly feeling
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: digoxin
lithium
a diuretic or "water pill" or other blood pressure medicine
or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin
ibuprofen (Advil
Motrin)
naproxen (Aleve)
Price Intelligence
Rs 203.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 20.33 per unit
~21% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 256.87
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 203.3
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Telmisartan, and what they are not.You pay Rs 49 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Misar
20mg
Rs 239.4Rs 17.1/unit
Lowest price per unitNo DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Telmis
20Mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
No DRAP alertsGENIX PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
Misar
20mg
Rs 199.5Rs 19.95/unit
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Telsarta
20Mg
Rs 209Rs 20.9/unit
Below approved ceilingPHARMEVO PRIVATE LIMITED.
Tasmi
20Mg
Rs 154.35Rs 22.05/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Telsan
20Mg
Rs 259.4Rs 25.94/unit
HILTON PHARMA
Sartel
20mg
Rs 280.35 ceiling
No DRAP alertsWimits Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
Telmi
20mg
Rs 251.24 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCRYSTOLITE PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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