Generic:Telmisartan
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Clinically Equivalent Alternatives
These medicines contain the same active ingredient,and are medically equivalent to Telsarta 40mg Tablets.
Uses & Indications
- ✓1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Telmisartan tablets, USP are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. (
- ✓1 ) Cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction in patients unable to take ACE inhibitors (
- ✓risk diabetes (insulin
Side Effects
- ⚠6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reaction is described elsewhere in labeling: Renal dysfunction upon use with ramipril [see Warnings and Precautions (
- ⚠6) ] Hypertension: The most common adverse events (≥1%) reported in hypertension trials are back pain, sinusitis, and diarrhea (
- ⚠1 ) Cardiovascular risk reduction: The serious adverse events (≥1%) reported in cardiovascular risk reduction trials were intermittent claudication and skin ulcer (
Safety Warnings
- WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue telmisartan as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (
- 1) and Use in Specific Populations (
Common Questions about
What is used for?
is a medication primarily used to treat conditions associated with its active ingredients. It belongs to the pharmaceutical class of medicines.
What are the side effects of ?
Common side effects of may include 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reaction is described elsewhere in labeling: Renal dysfunction upon use with ramipril [see Warnings and Precautions (. If you experience severe reactions, consult your doctor immediately.
What is the price of in Pakistan?
The latest price for in Pakistan is Rs. 330. Prices may vary by pharmacy and location (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad).