Micatel 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 364.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Telmisartan |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of essential hypertension in adults
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in adults with documented target organ damage
- Cardiovascular prevention
Pharmacology
- Non-peptide angiotensin-ll receptor antagonist
- Blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin-ll
- Greater affinity for the AT1 receptor than for the AT2 receptor
- Does not inhibit ACE (kininase-ll)
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of Telmisartan tablets is 40 mg once a day
- Blood pressure response is dose-related over the range of 20 to 80 mg
- Most of the antihypertensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks
- Maximal reduction is generally attained after 4 weeks
- May be administered with or without food
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 this 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 (first trimester) and D (second and third trimester)
- Potential for adverse effects on the 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-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Protect from light and high humidity
- Keep out of the reach of children