Description

Telmisartan Description

Telmisartan (Micardis) is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart. This medication comes in tablet form and each tablet contains 40mg of telmisartan.

The recommended dosage for this product is 40mg x 50 is one tablet per day, taken orally with or without food. It may take several weeks for the full benefits of this medication to be felt, so it is important to continue taking it as prescribed even if you feel well.

As with all medications, it may cause side effects. The most common side effects include dizziness, headache, and back pain. If you experience any unusual symptoms while taking this medication, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Overall, Telmisartan 40mg x 50 is a safe and effective medication for the treatment of high blood pressure and can help improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of serious complications associated with hypertension.

Telmisartan Cautions

To make sure you can safely take MICARDIS, patients should thoroughly discuss their medical history with their doctor. Additionally, this medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• kidney disease
• liver disease
• congestive heart failure
• glaucoma
• asthma or allergies
• low or high levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood
• gout
• lupus
• diabetes
• an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin

Do not use MICARDIS if you are pregnant because it can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. It is not known whether MICARDIS passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.