Micardis is the brand name of the prescription drug Telmisartan that is used to treat high blood pressure. This drug may be used alone or along with other medications.
Micardis is the brand name of the prescription drug Telmisartan that is used to treat high blood pressure. This drug may be used alone or along with other medications.
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Before taking Micardis, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
If you have diabetes or takenthe drug Tekturna (aliskiren), your health care provider will probably tell you not to take Micardis.
The most common side effects of this drug are:
Other symptoms may include:
Rhabdomyolysis (inflammation and destruction of muscle) and angioedema (swelling of soft tissues including those of the throat and larynx) are rare but serious side effects of Telmisartan.
Precautions
Before taking Micardis, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can trigger allergic reactions or other problems.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
Interactions
Notify your doctor and pharmacist about all of your medications and health problems so they can check for any interactions with this medication.
Micardis can increase blood concentrations of digoxin (Lanoxin) and lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid). Therefore blood levels of digoxin and lithium should be monitored and doses adjusted if necessary.
Combining Nicardis with potassium-sparing diuretics (for example, spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene, amiloride), potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium may lead to hyperkalemia (elevated potassium in the blood).
Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing. Symptoms of overdose may include:
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