Presart 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular prevention
- Atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Vasoconstriction
- Aldosterone secretion
- Cardiac stimulation
- Renal reabsorption of sodium
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Starting dose of 40mg once a day
- Dose-related blood pressure response
- Can be administered with or without food
Pediatric use
Safety and effectiveness not established
Geriatric use
No overall differences in effectiveness and safety compared to younger patients
Hepatic impairment
Monitor carefully and up titrate slowly in patients with biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic insufficiency
Interaction
- NSAIDS
- Increased risk of renal impairment
- Co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes should be avoided
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to this product or any of its components
Side Effects
- Sinus pain and congestion
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Intermittent claudication
- Skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
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