Telmisartan Tablets
Designed to support cardiovascular function, indicated to manage chronic high blood pressure.
Strengths: 20 · 40 · 80mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Micardis
- Therapeutic class
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Sartan
- Contraindications
severe hepatic impairment; biliary obstruction
- Precautions and warnings
monitor potassium levels; maintain adequate hydration
- Minor side effects
dizziness
- Moderate side effects
hypotension; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
potassium supplements; ace inhibitors
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; renal impairment — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to support cardiovascular function, indicated to manage chronic high blood pressure.
Mechanism of action
Telmisartan selectively blocks the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland, inhibiting the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy and must be discontinued if pregnancy is detected. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Telmisartan Tablets
Designed to support cardiovascular function, indicated to manage chronic high blood pressure.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Telmisartan
- Listed indication(s): Essential Hypertension, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Usually available as
- 120 tablets - 20 mg1183-20-mg-14013
- 90 tablets - 40 mg1183-40-mg-14006
- 30 tablets - 80 mg1183-80-mg-13999