Telmifast 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (2 x 14: ৳ 336.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 168.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| 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
- Non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin-ll
- Selective binding to the AT1 receptor
- Greater affinity for the AT1 receptor than for the AT2 receptor
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 40 mg once a day
- Dose-related blood pressure response
- Maximal reduction generally attained after 4 weeks
- No initial dosage adjustment for elderly patients or patients with renal impairment
- Pediatric use not established
- No initial therapy 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 the product or any of its components
Side Effects
- Common side effects for hypertensive patients: sinus pain, congestion, back pain, diarrhea
- Common side effects for patients of cardiovascular risk reduction: intermittent claudication, skin ulcer
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
- Hypotension
- Monitor carefully in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
- Avoid concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker
Overdose Effects
- Manifestations: 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