Telarb

Telarb

telmisartan

Manufacturer:

Scott-Edil Pharmacia

Distributor:

Cathay YSS
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Telmisartan
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN Initially 40 mg once daily. May be increased, if necessary, to a max of 80 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Reduced clearance in patients w/ biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic insufficiency. Oliguria &/or progressive azotemia in patients whose renal function depends on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activity (eg, patients w/ severe CHF). Increased serum creatinine or BUN in patients w/ unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis. Closely monitor renal function. Not recommended w/ concomitant use of ramipril. Lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
URTI, back pain, sinusitis, diarrhea, pharyngitis. Flu-like symptoms, dyspepsia, myalgia, UTI, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, pain, fatigue, coughing, HTN, chest pain, nausea & peripheral edema.
Drug Interactions
Median increase in digoxin peak plasma conc & trough conc. Reversible increase in serum lithium conc & toxicity. Increased steady-state Cmax & AUC of ramipril & ramiprilat. Decreased Cmax & AUC w/ ramipril & ramiprilat. Slightly decreased mean warfarin trough plasma conc.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
Presentation/Packing
Form
Telarb tab 40 mg
Packing/Price
30's
Form
Telarb tab 80 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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