GIOTENSIN

Telmisartan (40 mg, 80 mg)

Category:

• Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
• Antihypertensive

Mechanism of Action

Telmisartan selectively blocks the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle and adrenal gland. This prevents vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone, leading to reduced blood pressure and decreased cardiovascular strain.

What is Telmisartan?

Telmisartan is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in certain patients. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, lowering pressure on the heart.

Benefits

• Controls blood pressure for 24 hours with once-daily dosing
• Helps protect the heart, brain, and kidneys
• Reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke

Indications

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in patients ?55 years with high risk of heart attack or stroke
• Diabetic nephropathy (in some guidelines)

Dosage Forms

• Oral tablets: 40 mg, 80 mg

How to Take

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily
• Can be taken with or without food
• Take it at the same time each day for best results

Lifestyle Tips with Telmisartan

• Eat a balanced diet with less salt
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Exercise regularly as advised by your doctor
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol

Contraindications

• Pregnancy (Category D)
• Hypersensitivity to telmisartan
• Bilateral renal artery stenosis
• Severe hepatic impairment