Telmisartan : Before Using

Telmisartan - Systemic

Brand Names

Micardis Telmisartan *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For telmisartan, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to telmisartan. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Use of telmisartan during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters - after the first 3 months can cause low blood pressure, severe kidney failure, or possibly death in the newborn Therefore, it is important that you check with your family doctor immediately if you think that you may have become pregnant. Be sure that you have discussed this with your family doctor before taking this drug.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether telmisartan passes into breast milk. However, telmisartan passes into the milk of lactating rats. Because this drug may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding is generally not recommended while you are taking it.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of telmisartan in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested in diseaseds 65 years of age or older and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Racial differences Black diseaseds may have a smaller response to the blood pressure-lowering effects of telmisartan.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. It is important that your health care professional know if you are taking any other medication.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of telmisartan. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Aortic valve damage chance of decreased blood flow through the heart

Congestive heart failure - severe Lowering of blood pressure by telmisartan may make this condition worse

Dehydration - fluid and electrolyte loss due to excessive perspiration, vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged diuretic therapy, dialysis, or dietary salt restriction Blood pressure-lowering effects of telmisartan may be increased

Kidney disease Effects of telmisartan may make this condition worse

Liver disease, severe Blood levels of telmisartan may be higher in diseaseds with this condition