MICARDIS Telmisartan 40mg - 1 Tablet

Indications / Uses

MICARDIS Telmisartan 40mg is used for the treatment and long-term management of high blood pressure, also known as essential hypertension. It is also indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, such as heart attack or stroke, in individuals aged 55 years and older who have established heart problems or diabetes. This medication helps by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump.

Formulation / Ingredients

MICARDIS Telmisartan 40mg contains: Telmisartan 40mg

Side Effects

MICARDIS Telmisartan 40mg common side effects include: dizziness, headache, and a drop in blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension), which can be dose-related. Other adverse effects may involve respiratory tract disorders, back pain, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Less common effects reported include muscle pain, fatigue, rash, and a serious allergic reaction called angioedema.

Directions and Dosage

• Dosage for Adults (18+ years) for High Blood Pressure: The usual starting dose is 40 mg once daily. The maximum daily dose is 80 mg once daily.
• Dosage for Adults (18+ years) for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: The recommended dose is 80 mg once daily.

This product is not recommended for individuals under 18 years old as safety and efficacy in this age group have not been established.

Contraindications

This product should not be used in individuals with a known hypersensitivity to the components. It is also contraindicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and in patients with severe liver impairment or biliary obstructive disorders. Use with aliskiren is contraindicated in patients with diabetes.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

Use during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy is contraindicated. It is not recommended during the first trimester. Use while breastfeeding is also contraindicated as it may be excreted in milk.

Special Precautions

• Caution should be exercised in individuals with mild to moderate liver impairment; the dose should not exceed 40 mg daily.
• Patients with conditions causing volume or sodium depletion (e.g., high-dose diuretics) should have these conditions corrected before beginning treatment.
• Individuals with kidney impairment, including those on haemodialysis, require close monitoring.

Is it safe to take it with other medications?

Concomitant use with other blood pressure-lowering agents may enhance the reduction in blood pressure. Combining it with potassium supplements or certain diuretics may increase the risk of high potassium levels. Use with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents should be monitored as it may increase the risk of worsening kidney function.

How should I store it?

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C. Protect the product from moisture, direct heat, and sunlight, and keep it in its original packaging.

Used For

High Blood Pressure

Age

18 years & up