Telmigen

Telmigen

telmisartan

Manufacturer:

Centurion Lab

Distributor:

Philgen
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Telmisartan
Indications/Uses
Essential HTN in adults. Reduction of CV morbidity in adults w/ manifest atherothrombotic CV disease or type 2 DM w/ documented target organ damage.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN Initially 40 mg once daily. CV risk reduction 80 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Biliary obstructive disorders. Concomitant use w/ aliskiren-containing products in patients w/ DM or renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2). Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy (2nd & 3rd trimester).
Special Precautions
Dual blockade of RAAS through combination w/ ACE inhibitors or aliskiren is not recommended. Not to be used concomitantly w/ ACE inhibitors in patients w/ diabetic nephropathy. Not recommended in patients w/ primary aldosteronism. Increased risk of severe hypotension & renal insufficiency in patients w/ bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney. Hyperkalemia. Patients w/ aortic or mitral stenosis or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; severe CHF or underlying renal disease including renal artery stenosis; ischemic cardiopathy or CV disease. Correct symptomatic hypotension prior to administration in patients who are vol &/or Na depleted by vigorous diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, diarrhea or vomiting. Periodically monitor K & creatinine serum levels in patients w/ renal impairment. Not recommended during pregnancy (1st trimester) & lactation.
Drug Interactions
Increased peak plasma & trough conc of digoxin. May increase serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, eplerenone, triamterene or amiloride), K supplements or K-containing salt substitutes. Reversible increases in serum lithium conc & toxicity. Antihypertensive effect may be reduced w/ NSAIDs (ie, aspirin at anti-inflammatory dose, COX-2 inhibitors & non-selective NSAIDs). May result in vol depletion & risk of hypotension w/ prior diuretics (thiazide or loop diuretics). Increased BP-lowering effect w/ other antihypertensive medicinal products. Higher frequency of adverse events in dual blockade of the RAAS through combination w/ ACE inhibitors or aliskiren. May potentiate hypotensive effects of baclofen, amifostine. Orthostatic hypotension may be aggravated w/ alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics or antidepressants. Reduced antihypertensive effect w/ systemic corticosteroids.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
ATC Classification
C09CA07 - telmisartan ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Telmigen tab 40 mg
Packing/Price
10's;30's
Form
Telmigen tab 80 mg
Packing/Price
10's;30's
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