Telmilok 40 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 375.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 125.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Telmisartan
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Telmilok 80 mg tablet

Title

  • Telmilok Tablets

Categories

  • Hypertension Medication
  • Cardiovascular Health

Description

  • Telmilok tablets are indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension in adults and the reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes mellitus with documented target organ damage.

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual starting dose of 40 mg once a day with individualized dosage
  • Blood pressure response is dose-related over the range of 20 to 80 mg
  • Antihypertensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks

Pharmacology

  • Telmisartan is a non-peptide angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
  • Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects
  • Does not inhibit ACE (kininase-II)

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 Telmilok tablets or any of its components

Side Effects

  • Sinus pain, congestion, back pain, diarrhea in hypertensive patients
  • Intermittent claudication and skin ulcer for cardiovascular risk reduction patients

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
  • Monitor carefully in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
  • Avoid concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker

Overdose Effects

  • Manifestations include hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, increase in serum creatinine, and 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

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