Telstar 40/Telstar 80 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Telmisartan

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 40 mg once daily. May be increased if necessary to max of 80 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Hepatic impairment or biliary obstruction. Renal impairment. Not recommended during lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, & dose-related orthostatic hypotension; impaired renal function, rash (rarely), urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, & raised liver enzyme values; hyperkalaemia, myalgia, arthralgia; resp tract disorders, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue, & neutropenia. Rhabdomyolysis (rarely).

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Drug Interactions

May potentiate antihypertensive effects w/ drugs or other agents that lower BP. Additive hyperkalaemic effect w/ K supplements, K-sparing diuretics, or other drugs that can cause hyperkalaemia. Increased risk of renal impairment (particularly in those who are inadequately hydrated) & attenuated hypotensive effect w/ NSAIDs. Interactions may occur w/ drugs that affect cytochrome P450 isoenzymes.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Telstar 40 tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P15.5/tab)

Form

Telstar 80 tab 80 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P28.5/tab)

Telstar 40/Telstar 80

telmisartan

Manufacturer:

GXI

Distributor:

Metro Drug