Micardis 40 Mg, For High Blood Pressure - 28 Tablets

Product Name

• Micardis 40 Mg, Reduce Blood Pressure, Prevent Hypertension Complication - 28 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Telmisartan 40 Mg Tablets

Category Of Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Telmisartan

• Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict.
• As a result, telmisartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

Therapeutic Indications Of Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• Treatment of hypertension, high blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
• Cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction in patients unable to take ACE inhibitors

Method Of Administration Of Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• May be administered with or without food
• When used for cardiovascular risk reduction, monitoring of blood pressure is recommended, and if appropriate, adjustment of medications that lower blood pressure may be necessary
• Hypertension:

1. Starting Dose: 40 mg once daily, your doctor may increase the dose to reach the targeted blood pressure
2. Dose Range: 40 to 80 mg once daily

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction:

1. Starting Dose: 80 mg once daily
2. Dose Range: 80 mg once daily

• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• The most common adverse events (≥1%) reported in hypertension trials are back pain, sinusitis, and diarrhea
• The serious adverse events (≥1%) reported in cardiovascular risk reduction trials were intermittent claudication and skin ulcer

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Blood Pressure

• To measure blood pressure correctly:

1. Don’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
2. Empty your bladder before your reading.
3. Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.
4. Put both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.
5. Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.
6. Make sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.
7. Do not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.

• You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Reduce sodium in your diet
5. Quit smoking
6. Reduce caffeine
7. Reduce your stress
8. Monitor your blood pressure at home using for example Beurer, Blood Pressure Monitor or Omron Blood Pressure Measuring Device
9. See your doctor regularly

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
• Hypotension: Correct any volume or salt depletion before initiating therapy. Observe for signs and symptoms of hypotension
• Monitor carefully in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function
• Avoid concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker
• NSAIDs: Increase the risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect

Storage Conditions Of Micardis 40 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Range

• Normal: Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg
• Elevated: is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.
• Hypertension Stage 1: is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.
• Hypertension Stage 2: is when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
• Hypertensive crisis: This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high, contact your doctor immediately. You could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis.

For More Information About Telmisartan

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• SFDA website at Information About Telmisartan
• Visit Medscape at Information About Telmisartan
• Visit Drugbank at Information About Telmisartan
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Telmisartan