Talmimax 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Doctor tims pharmaceuticals ltd |
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
- 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
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
- Antihypertensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks
Interaction
- Increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect when used with NSAIDs
- Avoid co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components
Side Effects
- Common side effects in hypertensive patients include sinus pain, congestion, back pain, diarrhea
- Common side effects in patients of cardiovascular risk reduction include intermittent claudication, skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
- Decide whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug
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 may 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