Temcard 20
Rx- Generic:
- Telmisartan
- Company:
- Aristopharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 7/unit
Pack: ৳ 70
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At a glance
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used for hypertension, heart failure, and reduction of cardiovascular morbidity. It relaxes blood vessels by blocking AT1 receptors, lowering blood pressure.
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity (atherosclerotic CVD or type 2 diabetes with target organ damage)
- Heart failure
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Hypertension: Start 40 mg/day; dose-related response 20-80 mg; max 80 mg/day; effect seen in 2 weeks, maximum at 4 weeks
- Cardiovascular risk reduction: 80 mg/day
- Elderly: No dose adjustment needed
- Hepatic impairment: Not recommended for initiation in ≥75 years or with hepatic impairment
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Nasal congestion (sinus congestion)
- Sinus pain
Precautions & warnings
- Unsafe in pregnancy (Category D); fetal risk
- Do not use in severe hepatic impairment, biliary obstructive disorders
- Titrate slowly in renal impairment
- Risk of hyperkalemia; avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.