Telmisartan (Telmisartan)
Overview of Telmisartan
A newer angiotensin-II receptor antagonist, a useful alternative for the patient who has to discontinue ACE inhibitor because of persistent cough. It is used in the treatment of hypertension.
Indication of Telmisartan
Telmisartan is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypertension, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diabetic nephropathy, Heart failure.
Contraindication of Telmisartan
Telmisartan is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Adjunct in treatment of opioid dependance,Dry or painful cough.
Side Effects of Telmisartan
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Telmisartan, which give rise to further complications include Dyspnea, Blood disorders.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Telmisartan are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Myalgia, Anxiety, Rashes, Pruritus, Pharyngitis, Hypotension, Arthralgia, Leg cramps, Sinusitis, Eczema, Back pain, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Increased sweating.
Precautions of Telmisartan
Hepatic impairment-avoid if severe; active gastric or duodenal ulceration or other GI disease (Increased risk of gastro-intestinal bleeding); use with caution in renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral valve stenosis and in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Monitor plasma-potassium concentration, particularly in elderly and in patients with renal impairment; lower initial doses may be appropriate in these patients.