Temcard 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular prevention
Pharmacology
- Non-peptide angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
- Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin-II
- Greater affinity for the AT1 receptor than for the AT2 receptor
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
- No initial dosage adjustment necessary for elderly patients
- May be administered with or without food
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 in hypertensive patients: sinus pain, congestion, back pain, diarrhea
- Common side effects in patients of cardiovascular risk reduction: intermittent claudication, skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
- Potential for 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 ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker
Overdose Effects
- Manifestation of overdosage: hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, bradycardia, increase in serum creatinine, acute renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Protect from light and high humidity
- Keep out of the reach of children