Tems 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular prevention
Pharmacology
- Angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Vasoconstriction blocker
- Aldosterone secretion blocker
- Renin-angiotensin system agent
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 40mg once a day
- Dose-related blood pressure response
- Antihypertensive effect apparent within 2 weeks
- May be administered with other antihypertensive agents
Pediatric use
Safety and effectiveness not established
Geriatric use
No overall differences in effectiveness and safety observed
Hepatic impairment
Monitor carefully and up titrate slowly
Interaction
- Increased risk of renal impairment with NSAIDS
- Avoid co-administration with aliskiren in diabetic patients
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components
Side Effects
- Sinus pain and congestion (sinusitis)
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Intermittent claudication
- Skin ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C/D
- Potential adverse effects on nursing infant
- Consideration of drug importance to mother
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 reach of children