Arbitel 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of essential hypertension in adults
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes mellitus with documented target organ damage
Pharmacology
- Telmisartan is a non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin-ll
- Does not inhibit ACE (kininase-ll)
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 40 mg once a day
- Blood pressure response is dose-related over the range of 20 to 80 mg
- Maximal reduction is generally attained after 4 weeks
- May be administered with other antihypertensive agents
- Not recommended for patients ≥75 years old or with hepatic impairment
Pediatric use
The safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established
Geriatric use
No overall differences in effectiveness and safety observed in these patients compared to younger patients
Hepatic impairment
Monitor carefully and up titrate slowly in patients with biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic insufficiency
Interaction
- Increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect with NSAIDS
- Co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes should be avoided
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to this product or any of its components
Side Effects
- Sinus pain and congestion (sinusitis)
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Intermittent claudication
- Skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester). Consider potential adverse effects on the nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
- Hypotension
- Monitor carefully in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
- Avoid concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Increase in serum creatinine
- Acute renal failure
Therapeutic Class
Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 30°C. Protect from light and high humidity. Keep out of the reach of children