Telmisartan

Therapeutic Group

Angiotensin-ii Antagonists, Combinations

Indication Dosage

Hypertension: 

  • Adult: Initially 20-40 Mg Once Daily For At Least 4 Weeks, Increased If Necessary Up To 80 Mg Once Daily 

Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Established Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: 

  • Adult: 80 Mg Once Daily 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 20mg /40mg /80mg: Telmisartan 20mg /40mg /80mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Angiotensin II Antagonist

Contra Indications

  • Cholestasis & Biliary Obstructive Disorders, Severe Hepatic Impairment, Refractory Hypokalaemia, Hypercalcaemia.

Precautions

  • Cholestasis & Biliary Obstructive Disorders, Severe Hepatic Impairment, Refractory Hypokalaemia, Hypercalcaemia.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Arthralgia
  • Back Pain
  • Chest Pain
  • Eczema
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Influenza-like Symptoms
  • Leg Cramps
  • Myalgia
  • Pharyngitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Urinary-tract Infection
  • Asthenia
  • Syncope
  • Abnormal Vision
  • Anxiety
  • Dry Mouth
  • Flatulence
  • Sweating
  • Tendinitis-like Symptoms
  • Vertigo.
  • Rare: Blood Disorders
  • Bradycardia
  • Depression
  • Dyspnea
  • Eosinophilia
  • Increase In Uric Acid
  • Insomnia
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • Tachycardia