Telmisat 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Telmisat Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Cardiovascular
Description
- Telmisat tablets are indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension in adults and for the reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease (history of coronary heart disease, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease) or type 2 diabetes mellitus with documented target organ damage.
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
- Most antihypertensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks
- Maximal reduction is generally attained after 4 weeks
- May be administered with other antihypertensive agents
- May be administered with or without food
Indications
- Treatment of essential hypertension in adults
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults
- Treatment of atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with documented target organ damage
Pharmacology
- Telmisartan is a non-peptide angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
- Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin-II
- Has greater affinity for the AT1 receptor than for the AT2 receptor
- Does not inhibit ACE (kininase-II)
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 Telmisat tablets or any of its components
Side Effects
- Sinus pain and congestion (sinusitis)
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- 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
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Increase in serum creatinine
- Acute renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Protect from light and high humidity
- Keep out of the reach of children