Mitosan 40 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 390.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Telmisartan
Company Sandoz a novartis division
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Indications

  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular prevention

Pharmacology

  • Non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
  • Effects on renin-angiotensin system
  • Vasoconstriction inhibition
  • Aldosterone secretion inhibition

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dosage
  • Starting dose of 40 mg once a day
  • Pediatric use not established
  • No initial dosage adjustment for elderly patients
  • Administration with or without food

Interaction

  • Increased risk of renal impairment with NSAIDS
  • Co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes should be avoided

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components

Side Effects

  • Sinus pain and congestion
  • Back pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Intermittent claudication
  • Skin ulcer

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C and D
  • Adverse effects on nursing infant
  • Decision on discontinuation of nursing or drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
  • Hypotension
  • Monitor in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
  • Avoid concomitant use of 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

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