Telma 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular prevention
Pharmacology
- Non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Vasoconstriction inhibition
- Aldosterone secretion block
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Starting dose: 40mg/day
- Blood pressure response is dose-related
- Maximum reduction achieved after 4 weeks
Pediatric use
Safety and effectiveness not established
Geriatric use
No overall differences in effectiveness and safety observed
Hepatic impairment
Careful monitoring and slow up titration in patients with hepatic insufficiency
Interaction
- Increased risk of renal impairment with NSAIDs
- Avoid co-administration with aliskiren in diabetes patients
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to the product or its components
Side Effects
- Sinusitis
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Intermittent claudication
- Skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
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