Trusert HZ 80 mg+12.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 540.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan hydrochlorothiazide |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events
Pharmacology
- Vasoconstrictor effects
- Aldosterone-secreting effects
- Cardiac stimulation
- Renal reabsorption effects
- ACE inhibition
- Diuretic action
- Plasma volume reduction
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12.5 mg once daily
- Titration to 160 mg/25 mg after 2 to 4 weeks if necessary
- Can be used with other antihypertensive drugs
Interaction
- Caution with aliskiren
- Caution with digoxin and lithium
- Interference with certain laboratory tests
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Telmisartan or Hydrochlorothiazide
- Contraindicated in patients co-administering Aliskiren and diabetes
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Elevations of liver enzymes
- Leg cramps
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Chest pain
- Allergy
- Fever
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Risk of fetal renal function reduction
- Potential neonatal adverse effects
- Excretion in human milk
- Presence in the milk of lactating rats
Precautions & Warnings
- Medical history consideration
- Blood sugar impact in diabetes patients
- Body potassium level impact
- Dizziness potential
- Importance of adequate fluid intake
- Impact on driving and machinery use
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use safety not established
- Cautious dose selection for elderly patients
- Consideration for patients with hepatic impairment
- Consideration for patients with renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Manifestations of overdosage including hypertension, dizziness, tachycardia
- Potential electrolyte imbalances
- Dependence on hemodialysis for removal
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light