TELMISARTAN
TELMISARTAN CHEMICAL FORMULA :
C33H30N4O2TELMISARTAN USES :
used to treat:
high blood pressure (hypertension)
TELMISARTAN MECHANISM OF ACTION :
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor (ARBs) antagonist.
angiotensin II receptor found in
vascular smooth muscle
adrenal gland
angiotensin II receptor role is
vasoconstrictor
stimulates synthesis and release of aldosterone
blockage of angiotensin II receptor results:
relax your veins and arteries to lower your blood pressure
blood can flow more easily
telmisartan is a partial agonist of Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ).
PPARγ is used as antidiabetic drugs.so telmisartan can improve carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
TELMISARTAN RECOMMENDED DOSAGE :
(This is ideal dose for your knowledge.Do not take without consult your DOCTOR or PHARMACIST)
As per body weight,condition
TELMISARTAN ADVISE:
SCHEDULE H PRESCRIPTION DRUG-mean- Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
Do not take telmisartan if you have ever allergic reaction.
do not stop taking Telmisartan without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure very high.
Telmisartan does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifetime.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problem
kidney disease
liver disease
You should check your potassium levels in blood while you’re taking this drug.
TELMISARTAN AVAILABILITY :
Tablet
TELMISARTAN SIDE EFFECT :
Back Pain
Diarrhea
Body Aches
Muscle Pain
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
TELMISARTAN DRUG INTERACTION :
Digoxin
Lithium
Aspirin
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) blockers like:
Captopril
Ramipril
Angiotensin receptor ii blockers like:
Losartan
Diuretics like:
Acetazolamide
Chlorothiazide
Ethacrynic acid
Furosemide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Nsaids like:
Diclofenac
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Piroxicam
TELMISARTAN MARKETED WITH OTHER DRUGS:
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
Telmisartan + Metoprolol
Telmisartan + Amlodipine
Telmisartan + Clinidpine
Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone
Telmisartan + Ramipril
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