Temcard 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 375.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 125.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as | Temcard 20 mg tabletTemcard 80 mg tablet |
Indications
- Treatment of essential hypertension in adults
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and target organ damage
Pharmacology
- Telmisartan is a non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin-ll
- Greater affinity for the AT1 receptor than for the AT2 receptor
- 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
- Most antihypertensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks
- Maximal reduction is generally attained after 4 weeks
- May be administered with or without food
- Not recommended in patients ≥75 years old or with hepatic impairment
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
- Common side effects for hypertensive patients: sinus pain, back pain, diarrhea
- Common side effects for patients in CV risk reduction: intermittent claudication, skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
- 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