- Blood Pressure Control.
- Helps prevent strokes.
- Treatment of heart failure.
- Prevention of heart attacks.
- Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease related to diabetes).
Main ingredients:
- Telmisartan 80 mg.
How to use:
- Take Micardis exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, usually once daily.
Precautions:
- Not recommended during pregnancy.
- Regular monitoring of potassium and creatinine levels is advised for patients with kidney issues.
- Drug Interactions:
- ACE Inhibitors: Increased risk of hyperkalemia when taken with telmisartan.
- Potassium Supplements: Higher risk of hyperkalemia.
- Dizziness may occur, especially when starting treatment; avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
- To minimize dizziness, rise slowly from a lying or sitting position.
