Telsar 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension treatment in adults
- Cardiovascular prevention in adults with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease
- Cardiovascular prevention in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity
- Treatment of essential hypertension
Pharmacology
- Action as a non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Blocking of vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects
- Selective blocking of angiotensin-ll binding to the AT1 receptor
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 40 mg once a day
- Blood pressure response is dose-related
- Maximal reduction attained after 4 weeks
- No initial dosage adjustment for elderly patients
- Administration with or without food
- Not recommended for 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 to be avoided in patients with diabetes
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components
Side Effects
- Common side effects in hypertensive patients: sinus pain, congestion, back pain, diarrhea
- Common side effects in cardiovascular risk reduction patients: intermittent claudication, skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
- Potential adverse effects on the nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
- Hypotension
- Monitoring 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