Micardis Tablets – 80mg (Telmisartan)
Product Description
Micardis 80mg is a prescription medication containing Telmisartan, a long-acting angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage in high-risk individuals. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and lowering the workload on the heart.
This 80mg strength provides effective once-daily blood pressure control, especially in patients requiring maximum therapeutic dosing.
Key Features
- Contains Telmisartan 80mg per tablet
- Provides 24-hour blood pressure control
- Reduces risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney damage
- May be used alone or with other antihypertensives
- Once-daily oral tablet for convenient dosing
Indications
- Essential hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Cardiovascular risk reduction in patients unable to take ACE inhibitors
- Renal protection in diabetic or hypertensive patients
Directions for Use
- Take one tablet once daily, with or without food.
- Swallow with water at the same time each day.
- Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Precautions
- Prescription-only medication.
- Not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
- Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment.
- Avoid use with potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised.
- Regular blood pressure and kidney function monitoring is recommended.