Telmisartan(40 Mg)
Uses
Telmisartan belongs to a class of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure, prevention and treatment of heart attack (myocardial Infarction) and heart failure; when heart is unable to pump sufficient blood. It is also used for kidney failure in patients with diabetes.
How it works
Telmisartan blocks the action of a substance (angiotensin II) responsible for narrowing of the blood vessels. It relaxes the blood vessels; thereby lowering blood pressure.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Treatment of hypertension: 40 mg once daily or 80 mg once daily.
Reduction of cardiovascular risks: 80 mg once daily.
In patients with liver impairment, the dosage should not exceed 40 mg once daily.
Common side effects
Low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, sore throat, inability to sleep, depression, fainting, vertigo, slow heart rate (bradycardia), shortness of breath, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, vomiting, itching, increased sweating, back pain, muscle cramps and pain (myalgia), blood infection (sepsis), rapid swelling of race and lips, hypersensitivity reactions.
Who should not take
Telmisartan should not be taken:
if you are hypersensitive to telmisartan or any other ingredients of the drug.
if you are more than 3 months pregnant.
if you have severe liver impairment or biliary obstructive disorders.
if you Are taking aliskiren-containing medicines.
Telmisartan(40 Mg)
Uses
Telmisartan belongs to a class of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure, prevention and treatment of heart attack (myocardial Infarction) and heart failure; when heart is unable to pump sufficient blood. It is also used for kidney failure in patients with diabetes.
How it works
Telmisartan blocks the action of a substance (angiotensin II) responsible for narrowing of the blood vessels. It relaxes the blood vessels; thereby lowering blood pressure.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Treatment of hypertension: 40 mg once daily or 80 mg once daily.
Reduction of cardiovascular risks: 80 mg once daily.
In patients with liver impairment, the dosage should not exceed 40 mg once daily.
Common side effects
Low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, sore throat, inability to sleep, depression, fainting, vertigo, slow heart rate (bradycardia), shortness of breath, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, vomiting, itching, increased sweating, back pain, muscle cramps and pain (myalgia), blood infection (sepsis), rapid swelling of race and lips, hypersensitivity reactions.
Who should not take
Telmisartan should not be taken:
if you are hypersensitive to telmisartan or any other ingredients of the drug.
if you are more than 3 months pregnant.
if you have severe liver impairment or biliary obstructive disorders.
if you Are taking aliskiren-containing medicines.