MICARDIS PILLS 80MG

Active ingredient and dosage form

Micardis - tablets:

1 tab. contains telmisartan 40 and 80 mg; excipients: polyvidone; meglumine; sodium hydroxide; sorbitol; Magnesium stearate;

Pack of 14, 28, 56 or 98 pcs.

Mechanism of action

Micardis has a hypotensive effect.

Indications and usage

Arterial hypertension.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, impaired biliary tract patency, marked impaired liver or kidney function, hereditary fructose intolerance, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and adolescents.

Adverse reactions

Of the nervous system: headache, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, convulsions.

On the part of the respiratory system: upper respiratory tract infections (including pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis), cough.

Cardiovascular: marked lowering of blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia, chest pain.

On the part of the digestive system: nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, increased activity of "liver" transaminases.

On the part of the musculoskeletal system: myalgia, arthralgia, back pain, symptoms of tendonitis.

On the part of the urinary system: peripheral edema, urinary tract infection, hypercreatininemia.

Allergic reactions: skin rash, etc.

Laboratory indicators: rarely - hyperkalemia, anemia or hyperuricemia.

Other: flu-like syndrome, rarely - erythema, pruritus, syncope, dyspnea, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, angioedema, urticaria.

Dosage and administration

Micardis is taken orally, regardless of the meal. Adults - 40 mg 1 time per day. In some patients, a therapeutic effect can be achieved by using a dose of 20 mg / day. In the absence of a decrease in blood pressure to the desired level, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once a day. The maximum effectiveness of the hypotensive action of Micardis is usually noted 4-8 weeks after the start of treatment. Patients with severe hypertension - up to 160 mg / day or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide 12.5-25 mg / day.

Storage conditions

In the dark place at a temperature of no higher than 20 ° C.