Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Bisoprolol (2.5mg) + Telmisartan (40mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	540

FAQ

What if you forget to take Temsan BS Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg Tablet Reviews

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

It is advised to take Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, cold extremities, slow heart rate, numbness of extremities, decreased blood pressure, weakness, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure and electrolytes level in the blood during the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

How Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg Tablet Works

Bisoprolol is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. Together they allow the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

How to Use Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg 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. Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
You have been prescribed Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
You have been prescribed Temsan BS 2.5mg/40mg for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.