Telmisatran + Hydrochlorthiazide
Drug Name:
Telmisatran + Hydrochlorthiazide
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Telmisatran- Concurrent use increases digoxin concentrationm. Increase risk of lithium toxicity Increases risk of hyperkalemia with K sparing diuretics Heparin
Adverse Reaction:
Telmisartan- URTI , dizziness, back pain, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and diarrhoea Slight elevation in liver enzymes Rarely angioedema, rash, pruritus, and urticaria
Contra-Indications:
Telmisatran- Severe hepatic impairment Biliary obstructive disorders Pregnancy Lactation
Special precautions-
Hepatic insufficiency, Biliary obstructive , renal impairment, Renal artery stenosis.
Correct volume depletion before initiating treatment
Monitor serum K levels regularly, especially in elderly and renally impaired patients
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Hypertension Adult- Temistran
Dosage-
- 40mg once daily Max dose 80mg/day
Pregnancy and lactation:
Use contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Observe caution if use is needed