TELMISARTAN 40mg, tab.
Valid Article
TELMISARTAN
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (In combination with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide)
Therapeutic Action
Angiiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indications
Essential hypertension in adults when amlodipine is not tolerated with the fixed-dose combination of telmisartan/amlodipine.
Instructions for use
The usual effective dose is 40 mg once daily. In cases where blood pressure is not controlled at the usual dosage, the dose of telmisartan may be increased to a maximum of 80 mg once daily.
Contact your NCD advisor for adapted protocol.
Closely monitor the blood pressure.
Precautions for Use
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Administer with caution to patients with cholestasis, biliary obstructive disorders or hepatic impairment, renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral stenosis, or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
Storage
Below 25°C Protect from sunlight - Protect from humidity