Boehringer Ingelheim Micardis

Description

Active Ingredient: Telmisartan is used as the main active component in the given medicine. It is a benzimidazole derivative and a non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It also shows the antihypertensive property. This active ingredient antagonizes angiotensin II binding to the AT1 subtype receptor, present in vascular smooth muscle and adrenal gland. The antagonism leads to vasodilation and inhibits the angiotensin II-mediated aldosterone production. It results in a decrease in sodium and water as well as an increase in potassium excretion leading to a subsequent reduction in blood pressure.

Indications: Telmisartan composed medicine is indicated to lower high blood pressure. This drug may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from heart disease. Micardis has given to adults and to people who are at high risk of major heart disease events. It is used to treat high blood pressure it may be taken in combination with other blood pressure-lowering drugs.

Action Mechanism: This mentioned medicine belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers.   Micardis blocks the effect of angiotensin that makes blood vessels relax more. This relaxing of blood vessels also allows the kidney to get rid of excess water and salt. It helps lower blood pressure.

Dosages: This angiotensin receptor blocker medicine is available in dosage as mentioned below:

• 20 mg: This tablet must be consumed once a day with or without food as advised by the doctor
• 40 mg: It should be taken once a day as prescribed by the doctor, do not go against it
• 80 mg: This medicine is advisable to consume once a day exactly as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor

Note: Seek medical help if you experience too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting.

What Micardis is used for?

Micardis medicine helps in treating high blood pressure (also called hypertension) and also helps in preventing cardiovascular complications, which includes death due to cardiovascular causes, in patients older than 55 years of age with coronary artery disease.

What Micardis contains?

Micardis contains telmisartan. Telmisartan belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

How Micardis work?

Telmisartan works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. When the effect of angiotensin II is blocked, your blood vessels relax and your blood pressure goes down.

How to take Micardis?

Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how many tablets you will need to take each day. This depends on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicines.

How much Micardis is safe for consumption?

The usual dose of Micardis is one 80 mg tablet once a day. Depending on how you respond to the treatment, your doctor may suggest a higher or lower dose. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.

How long to take Micardis?

Micardis helps to control your high blood pressure, and/or prevents you from developing cardiovascular complications, but does not cure it. It is important to keep taking Micardis every day even if you feel well.