Hypertension. Micardis is used in the treatment of hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.
Cardiovascular risk reduction. Micardis is used to reduce the risk of heart complications like coronary artery disease and stroke in the elderly population.
ConcernsThe peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of administration of the dose.
This medicine is excreted largely in feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 24 hours approximately.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General InstructionsTake Micardis with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Inform the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Missed DoseThe missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
OverdoseSeek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Other detailsCan be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
To be taken as instructed by a doctor
Does not cause sleepiness
How it worksTelmisartan blocks the angiotensin II receptor. It relaxes the blood vessels, which in turn helps to lower the blood pressure.
The most common side effects associated with Micardis are:
Allergy. Avoid if you have a known allergy to Micardis or any medicine of the same class.
Aliskiren. Use of these medicines is not recommended in the elderly population with diabetes and kidney disease with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.
InteractionsAll drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with AlcoholUse of Micardis with alcohol will have an additive effect in lowering the blood pressure.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.
Interaction with MedicineCongestive heart failure. Micardis is used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure (especially in volume or sodium depletion). Transient hypotension is also not a contraindication for this medicine. It is usually reinstated when blood pressure reaches the normal value.
Warnings for special populationPregnancy. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding. This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warningsHypotension. Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion or those who treated with high dose diuretics. Correct the condition before starting Micardis or start the treatment at reduced doses.
Hyperkalemia. Micardis may cause Hyperkalemia (a condition with an increase in the potassium levels in the blood). Use with caution in patients with concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements and in patients with impaired kidney function.
Impaired liver function. The elimination of Micardis is reduced in liver disease. Start treatment at low doses and titrate slowly.
Pediatric population. The safety and efficacy of Micardis have not been established in children and adolescents age below 18 years.
Q: Safe with alcohol?
A: Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.
Q: Is it habit-forming?
A: No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
Q: Usage in pregnancy?
A: This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q: Usage while breastfeeding?
A: This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Telmisartan
Micardis is used to treat high blood pressure, prevent stroke and other heart diseases. A proper diet and regular exercise should be maintained along with taking this medicine. This medicine is effective in the elderly population who are at higher risk of developing heart diseases.
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