{"id":17913,"date":"2022-02-03T09:37:35","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T09:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17913"},"modified":"2022-02-04T10:47:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T10:47:43","slug":"micardis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/micardis\/","title":{"rendered":"Micardis &#8211; Telmisartan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20 mg&nbsp;telmisartan&nbsp;tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Micardis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micardis belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0-II inhibitors.\u00a0Angiotensin\u00a0II is a body-specific substance that causes the blood vessels to constrict, leading to\u00a0a rise in\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Micardis inhibits this effect of\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II, which causes the blood vessels to dilate and the\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0to drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Micardis is used<\/strong>\u00a0to treat high\u00a0blood pressure, so-called\u00a0essential\u00a0hypertension\u00a0in adults.\u00a0Essential\u00a0means that high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0is not caused by any other disease.\u00a0Untreated high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0can cause damage to the blood vessels in several organs.\u00a0This can lead to heart attacks, heart or\u00a0kidney failure,\u00a0stroke,\u00a0or blindness.\u00a0Usually, high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0does not cause any symptoms before the injuries occur.\u00a0It is therefore important to regularly measure\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0to check if it is within normal values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Micardis is also used<\/strong>\u00a0to reduce the number of cardiovascular events (such as heart attack or stroke \/ cerebral hemorrhage) in adults who are at risk due to reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or bones, or who have had a\u00a0stroke\u00a0or have high-risk diabetes.\u00a0Your doctor can tell you if you are at high risk for such events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Micardis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Micardis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tolura\/\">telmisartan<\/a> or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>Pregnant women should not use Micardis during the last 6 months of pregnancy.&nbsp;(Even earlier in pregnancy, it is good to avoid Micardis, see Pregnancy and breast-feeding).if you have severe liver problems such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction (problems with bile outflow from the liver and gallbladder) or any other severe liver disease.<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;or renal impairment and you are being treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Micardis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Micardis if you have or have had any of the following diseases or conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kidney disease or kidney transplantation.<\/li><li>Renal artery stenosis (contraction of the blood vessels in one or both kidneys).<\/li><li>Liver disease.<\/li><li>Heart problems.<\/li><li>Elevated aldosterone levels (accumulation of water or salt in the body and altered mineral balance in the blood).<\/li><li>Low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;), which can occur if you are dehydrated (have lost a lot of body fluid) or have a lack of salt due to diuretic treatment (diuretic treatment), diet with low salt intake, diarrhea or vomiting.<\/li><li>High potassium in the blood.<\/li><li>Diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Micardis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:<ul><li>an&nbsp;ACE inhibitor&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;enalapril&nbsp;, lisinopril, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/triatec\/\">ramipril<\/a>), especially if you have diabetes-related kidney problems.<\/li><li>aliskiren.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may need to check your kidney function,\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0and the number of\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0(eg\u00a0potassium\u00a0) in your blood at regular intervals.\u00a0See also information under the heading &#8220;Do not use Micardis&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are taking&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you may be pregnant\u00a0<em>or become<\/em>\u00a0pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor.\u00a0Micardis is not recommended during pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may cause birth defects, see Pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During surgery or anesthesia, tell your doctor that you are using Micardis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micardis may be less effective in treating low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;in colored patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micardis is not recommended for the treatment of children or adolescents up to 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Micardis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0Your doctor may need to change the\u00a0dose\u00a0of one of the other medicines or take other precautions.\u00a0In some cases, you may need to stop treatment with a medicine.\u00a0This is especially true if the medicines below are taken at the same time as Micardis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drugs containing lithium for the treatment of certain types of depression.<\/li><li>Drugs that increase the level of potassium in the blood, such as&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;-containing salt substitutes, potassium-sparing&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(certain diuretics),&nbsp;ACE inhibitors&nbsp;,&nbsp;angiotensin&nbsp;II inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;, eg&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;, ibuproic&nbsp;acid ,&nbsp;ibupro&nbsp;)&nbsp;, immunosuppressive drugs (eg cyclosporine or tacrolimus) and trimethoprim (&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Diuretics&nbsp;(diuretic tablets) can, especially if taken in high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;with Micardis, lead to excessive fluid loss and low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;).<\/li><li>If you are taking an&nbsp;ACE inhibitor&nbsp;or aliskiren (see also information under the headings \u201cDo not use Micardis\u201d and \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d).<\/li><li>Digoxin&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Micardis may be reduced when you take\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiplo-citrus\/\">acetylsalicylic acid<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0ibuprofen\u00a0) or\u00a0corticosteroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micardis can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of other medicines used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or medicines that can lower\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(eg baclofen, amifostine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0can be aggravated by alcohol,\u00a0barbiturates, drugs, and antidepressants.\u00a0You may feel dizzy when you get up.\u00a0You should consult your doctor if you need to adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0of one of your other medicines while taking Micardis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you may be pregnant or become pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor.\u00a0Usually, your doctor will suggest that you stop taking Micardis before pregnancy or as soon as you know you are pregnant and instead recommend another medicine for you.\u00a0Micardis should not be used in early pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may cause birth defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to start breastfeeding.\u00a0Micardis is not recommended for breastfeeding and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to breastfeed your baby, especially if your baby is newborn or premature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ability to drive vehicles and use machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people feel dizzy and tired when taking Micardis.&nbsp;If you feel dizzy or tired, do not drive or operate machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Micardis contains sorbitol and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Micardis contains sorbitol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 84.32 mg sorbitol per tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Micardis contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Micardis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet a day.&nbsp;Try to take the tablet at the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Micardis with or without food.&nbsp;You should swallow the tablets with a glass of water or some other non-alcoholic beverage.&nbsp;It is important to take Micardis every day until your doctor tells you otherwise.&nbsp;If you have the impression that the effect of Micardis is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure, the usual dose of Micardis for most patients is one 40 mg tablet once a day to control\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0for 24 hours.\u00a0Your doctor has recommended a lower\u00a0dose, a 20 mg tablet.\u00a0Alternatively, Micardis can be used with a diuretic (diuretic) such as\u00a0hydrochlorothiazide, which has been shown to have an additional antihypertensive effect together with Micardis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce the number of cardiovascular events, the usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one Micardis 80 mg tablet once a day.&nbsp;At the beginning of the preventive treatment with Micardis 80 mg,&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;should be checked frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have impaired liver function, the normal dose should not exceed 40 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Micardis than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take more\u00a0doses\u00a0than you should, contact your doctor, pharmacist, or nearest emergency department immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Micardis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your medicine, do not worry.\u00a0Take a\u00a0dose\u00a0as soon as you remember and continue as before.\u00a0If you miss the medicine one day, take the usual\u00a0dose\u00a0the next day.\u00a0Do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious and require immediate medical attention.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sepsis * (often called &#8220;blood poisoning&#8221; is a severe\u00a0infection\u00a0with inflammatory reactions throughout the body), rapid swelling of the skin, and mucous membranes (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0).\u00a0These\u00a0side effects\u00a0are rare (may affect up to 1 in<br>1,000 people) but are extremely serious and patients should stop taking the medicine and see a doctor immediately.\u00a0The conditions can be fatal if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of Micardis:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;) in users treated to reduce the number of cardiovascular events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infection (eg sore throat, inflamed sinuses, common cold), lack of\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0anemia\u00a0), high potassium levels, difficulty falling asleep, depression,\u00a0syncope, a feeling of dizziness (\u00a0vertigo\u00a0), slow heart rhythm (\u00a0bradycardia\u00a0), low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0hypotension\u00a0) in users treated for high\u00a0blood pressure, dizziness when getting up (\u00a0orthostatic\u00a0hypotension\u00a0), shortness of breath, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, swelling, vomiting,\u00a0itching, sweating, skin rash due to medication, back pain, muscle cramps, muscle pain (\u00a0myalgia\u00a0), impaired kidney function including\u00a0acute\u00a0kidney failure, chest pain, weakness and increased\u00a0creatinine levels\u00a0in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sepsis * (often called &#8220;blood poisoning&#8221;, is a severe&nbsp;infection&nbsp;with inflammatory reactions throughout the body, which can lead to death), increased number of certain&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(eosinophilia), low&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;), severe allergic reactions (&nbsp;anaphylactic reaction&nbsp;), allergic reactions (eg rash,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of the face or low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;), low blood sugar (in patients with&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;), anxiety,&nbsp;somnolence&nbsp;, visual disturbances, rapid heart rhythm (&nbsp;tachycardia&nbsp;),&nbsp;dry mouth, upset stomach, altered taste sensation (&nbsp;dysgeusia&nbsp;), abnormal liver function (Japanese patients are at greater risk of getting this side effect), rapid swelling of skin and mucous membranes that can lead to death (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;even with fatal outcome),&nbsp;eczema&nbsp;(a skin disease), skin redness ,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;, severe skin rash due to medication, joint pain (&nbsp;arthralgia&nbsp;), pain in the&nbsp;extremities&nbsp;, pain in tendons, flu-like illness, decreased levels of&nbsp;hemoglobin&nbsp;(a blood protein), increased levels of&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;, increased levels of liver enzymes or creatine phosphokinase in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Progressive&nbsp;scarring of lung tissue (interstitial lung disease) **<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may be incidental or may be related to a mechanism that is not currently known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>** Cases of&nbsp;progressive&nbsp;scarring of lung tissue have been reported during treatment with telmisartan.&nbsp;However, it is not known if telmisartan is the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Micardis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special temperature instructions.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.&nbsp;Take the Micardist tablet out of the blister pack just before you take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is telmisartan.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 20 mg of telmisartan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are povidone (K25), meglumine, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol (E420), and magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micardis 20 mg tablets are white, round, and embossed with the code \u201c50H\u201d on one side and the company logo on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micardis is available in blister packs of 14, 28, 56, or 98 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack 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Micardis is and what it is used for Micardis belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0-II inhibitors.\u00a0Angiotensin\u00a0II is a body-specific substance that causes the blood vessels to constrict, leading to\u00a0a rise in\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Micardis inhibits this effect of\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II, which causes the blood vessels to dilate and the\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0to drop. 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