Telmisartan

COMMON BRAND(S): Micardis

GENERIC NAME(S): Telmisartan

Uses

Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Reducing hypertension helps in preventing stroke, heart attack and kidney problems.  Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by resting the blood vessels so that the blood flows more easily.

How to use Telmisartan

If you start taking Telmisartan and you get a refill every time, read the patient information sheet before you are available from your pharmacist. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Directly medicate this medicine with your mouth or without food, usually daily once.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and treatment response.

Use Telmisartan regularly to get the most benefit. To help you remember, take it at the same time every day. It is important to continue taking this medicine even if you feel OK. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. For the treatment of hypertension, you can take up to 4 weeks to get the full benefit of this drug.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse (such as your blood pressure reading is high or increased).

Side Effects

Dizziness or lightness can occur because your body gets adjusted in medicine. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lighthouse, slowly rise while sitting or lying down from the position of lying.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has decided that the benefit is higher than the risk of side effects. Many people using this drug do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if you have any serious side effects, including: unconsciousness, high potassium blood level symptoms (such as muscle weakness, slow / irregular heartbeat).

However, telmisartan can be used to prevent kidney problems or to treat people with kidney problems, but it can also cause serious problems of kidney or may worsen them. When you are taking telmisartan, your doctor will check the work of your kidneys. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a symptom of kidney problems such as changes in the amount of urine.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, if you see symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, get medical help immediately, including: granular, itching / swelling (especially the face / tongue / throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you do not list other effects above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In America – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can notify the FDA of side effects on 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report the health effects of Canada on 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking telmisartan, tell your doctor or pharmacist whether you are allergic to it; Or if you have any other allergens. This product can have passive elements, which can cause allergic or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using Telmisartan, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, in particular: liver disease, obstruction of the bile duct, high levels of potassium in blood (hyperkalemia), excessive body water and / or minerals (Dehydration) damage

This medication can make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you feel more dizzy. Unless you can safely do it, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires caution. Limit alcoholic beverages. If you are using marijuana, talk to your doctor.

You may feel light due to excessive sweating, diarrhea or vomiting. Give long-term diarrhea or vomiting report to your doctor.

This product can increase your potassium level. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before potassium supplements or potassium before using the option of salt.

Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products that you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs and herbal products).

Telmisartan is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It can harm an unborn child. Consult your doctor for more details. (See also the warning section.)

It is unknown if this medicine passes in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Interactions

See also the Precautions section.

Drug interactions can change how your medicines work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescriptions / non-prescription medicines and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change any drug supplements without the approval of your doctor.

Some products that interact with this drug include:  aliskiren, lithium, ramipril, Drugs which can increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ACE inhibitor with benazepril/lisinopril,  birth control pills containing drospirenone).

Some products contain ingredients that can increase your blood pressure or spoil your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough and cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen / naproxen).

Over Dose

If someone is treated and has serious symptoms like having trouble going out or breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call the Poison Control Center immediately. US residents can call their local venom control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canadians can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: acute heartbeat, severe dizziness, unconsciousness

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and / or medical tests (such as kidney function, potassium level) should be periodically to monitor your progress or to examine side-effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Changes in lifestyle that can help this drug work better include stress reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that can benefit you.

Check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at home, and share the results with your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, then as soon as you remember, take it. If it is near the next dose time, then leave the thesis supplement and start your normal dose program again. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not remove the drug from the blister pack just before using it. If the medicine comes in a bottle, keep the container tightly close. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Until instructed to do so, do not flush the medicines in the toilet and do not drain them. When this period expires or does not need it, then properly release this product. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Disclaimer: DrLinex has made every effort to ensure that all information is factually accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a licensed health care professional’s choice of knowledge and expertise. You should always consult your doctor or other health care professional before taking any medication. The information given here is subject to change and it has not been used to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects. The lack of warning or other information for any drug does not indicate that the combination of medicine or medication is safe, effective or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.