Micardis
Telmisartan
Ingredients & Drug Type
Micardis is listed as Antihypertensive containing Telmisartan. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
- Active ingredient
- Telmisartan
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 40mg / 80mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 40–80mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Micardis is listed as Antihypertensive containing Telmisartan. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
Micardis (telmisartan) is the longest-acting ARB (>24h half-life) — true round-the-clock coverage including risky morning surges, plus documented cardiovascular-risk reduction in high-risk patients intolerant to ACEIs. Pregnancy absolutely contraindicated; mind hepatic impairment.
Uses / Indications
- High blood pressure
- cardiovascular disease prevention
- Hypertension, heart protection, or kidney protection according to the care plan.
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- back pain
- sinusitis
- Dizziness, tiredness, headache, ankle swelling, or pulse changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- **الحمل ممنوع باتاً**. الركود الصفراوي والقصور الكبدي الشديد (يُطرح صفراوياً — أعلى حساسية كبدية من إخوته). مع أليسكيرين للسكريين. حذر بتضيق شرايين الكلى وفرط البوتاسيوم.
- Severe low blood pressure or allergy; some agents are unsafe in pregnancy or renal artery stenosis.
Warnings
- ميزة طول مفعوله لا تعني إهمال الانتظام — الثبات اليومي هو ما يبني الحماية. فحوص البوتاسيوم والكلى دورية
- ووظائف كبد عند أي اصفرار. قياسات منزلية مسجلة تجعل قرارات طبيبك أدق — تابع عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not stop blood pressure medicine suddenly without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
- يرفع الديجوكسين قليلاً (مراقبة). البوتاسيوم وموفراته: حذر الجمع. مضادات الالتهاب: إضعاف وإجهاد كلوي. الليثيوم يرتفع. راميبريل ونظراؤه: لا جمع روتيني.
- May interact with diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and heart medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Measure blood pressure regularly.
- Stand slowly to reduce dizziness.
- Seek care for severe swelling, breathlessness, or fainting.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Micardis?
Micardis contains Telmisartan and is categorized as Antihypertensive. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Micardis?
Catalog dosing information includes: 40–80mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Micardis?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Micardis be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.