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| Brand Name | Micardis |
| Generic Name | Telmisartan |
| Category | High Blood Pressure |
| Medication | 20, 40 and 80 mg |
What is Telmisartan (Generic Micardis) and what are its uses?
Micardis (Telmisartan) helps lower blood pressure to normal levels.
Micardis controls high blood pressure, but it is not a cure. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Micardis helps prevent these things from happening.
How does Telmisartan (Generic Micardis) treat?
Micardis belongs to the group of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Micardis exerts its mechanism of action by inhibiting the action of Angiotensin II.
Angiotensin II is a hormone. Angiotensin II causes the peripheral blood vessels to narrow and also stimulates the production of another hormone aldosterone. Aldosterone causes salt and water retention in the kidneys, which increases the volume of fluid in the blood.
Micardis blocks the receptors that Angiotensin II acts and thereby prevents its actions. The main result of this is that the peripheral blood vessels are allowed to widen, which means that there is more space and less resistance in these blood vessels. This is the main mechanism by which the pressure in the blood vessels is lowered.
Blocking the actions of Angiotensin II also reduces the action of aldosterone on the kidneys. This results in an increase in the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys. This decreases the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, which also lessens the resistance and pressure in the blood vessels.
The combined overall effect results in lowering of blood pressure.
Dosage: How should you take Telmisartan (Generic Micardis)?
Symptoms of Micardis overdose include
Store Micardis at room temperature between 15-30 degree Celsius. Do not remove tablets from the blisters until before use. Discard any unused amount of Micardis after the expiry date.
Effect of other drugs consumed with Telmisartan (Generic Micardis)
The following drugs may interact with Micardis. They may increase or decrease the activity of Micardis
Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Micardis works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Micardis?
Micardis should not be used if you suffer from severely decreased liver function, blockage of the bile duct (biliary obstruction) or inherited tolerance to fructose in the diet.
Micardis should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Micardis and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
What should you watch for while taking Telmisartan (Generic Micardis)?
Blood pressure should be checked regularly while you are taking Micardis. Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure should be. When you check your blood pressure, write down the measurements to show your prescriber or health care professional.
If you are taking Micardis for a long time, you must visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Make sure you schedule appointments on a regular basis.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Micardis.
Possible Side effects of Telmisartan (Generic Micardis)
Side effects of Micardis that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon side effects of Micardis:
Side effects of Micardis that usually do not require medical attention: