Micatel 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 196.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 49.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular prevention
Pharmacology
- Non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Vasoconstriction blocking
- Aldosterone secreting effects blocking
- Principal agent of the renin-angiotensin system
- Effect on cardiovascular regulation
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage
- Usual starting dose of 40 mg once a day
- Dose-related blood pressure response
- Effectiveness in elderly patients
- Effectiveness in patients with renal impairment
- Pediatric use safety not established
- Geriatric use effectiveness and safety
- Hepatic impairment monitoring
Interaction
- Increased risk of renal impairment with NSAIDS
- Avoid co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Common side effects in hypertensive patients
- Common side effects in cardiovascular risk reduction patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C and D
- Potential adverse effects on nursing infant
- Consideration for drug discontinuation
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
- Hypotension
- Monitoring in hepatic or renal impairment
- Avoid concomitant use of 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