Presart 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals 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 by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin-ll to the AT1 receptor
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of Telmisartan tablets is 40 mg once a day
- Blood pressure response is dose-related over the range of 20 to 80 mg
- 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 in hypertensive patients include sinus pain and congestion, back pain, diarrhea
- Common side effects in patients of cardiovascular risk reduction include intermittent claudication and skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
- Potential adverse effects on the nursing infant
- Consideration for discontinuation based on importance of the drug to the mother
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
- Likely manifestations of overdosage include hypotension, dizziness, tachycardia, 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