Temcard 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| 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
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 generally attained after 4 weeks
Pediatric use
Safety and effectiveness not established
Geriatric use
No overall differences in effectiveness and safety observed in comparison 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 the product or any of its components
Side Effects
- For hypertensive patients: sinus pain, congestion (sinusitis), back pain, diarrhea
- For CV risk reduction patients: intermittent claudication, skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester), potential adverse effects on 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
Manifestations of overdosage would be hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, bradycardia, increase in serum creatinine, and 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